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K983 RLK

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,292 mi
Last recorded158,292 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 RLK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 158,292 miles

CO and lambder readings close to limit

corrosion on rear metal brake pipe

headlight aim near definition limit

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

nearside inner drive shaft joint near wear limit

stonechip within zone A of wind screen

wear in both outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Nov 2007 158,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

CO and lambder readings close to limit

corrosion on rear metal brake pipe

headlight aim near definition limit

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

nearside inner drive shaft joint near wear limit

stonechip within zone A of wind screen

wear in both outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2006 150,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake pipes to joiners have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2006 150,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake pipes to joiners have slight corrosion

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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K983 RLK is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K983 RLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K983 RLK registered?

K983 RLK is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K983 RLK safe to buy?

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