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K940 AOV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,940 mi
Last recorded209,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 AOV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 209,940 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear Axle front bonnet front to rear sill to floor and front both sides and rear both sides wheel arch corroded and o/s/f window no opening as well

Pass 22 Jul 2022 209,918 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear side sill to floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 209,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner door corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 209,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside door lower corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 209,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside door lower corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 209,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 209,783 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 209,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

eml iluminated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 209,311 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

eml iluminated

Pass 4 May 2017 202,720 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 202,718 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top & trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top & trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion chassis / sills / floor (6.1.B.2)

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 194,461 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 194,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 190,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 190,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 185,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 185,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 181,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 176,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 170,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 170,147 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 162,246 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 154,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 148,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 143,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 138,393 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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K940 AOV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K940 AOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K940 AOV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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