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M574 KAB

1994 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,490 mi
Last recorded196,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 KAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 196,490 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

scratches screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2018 196,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

scratches screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 196,162 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside front suspension arm bush seperating

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

scratches screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2017 196,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside front suspension arm bush seperating

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

scratches screen

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 195,671 miles

exhaust back box very corroded and starting to blow

nail offside rear tyre

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside outer cv boot deteriorating

oil leaks

scratches screen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 195,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 195,209 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 194,514 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 194,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 194,031 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2010 191,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 191,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 187,112 miles

Oil leak

front reg' plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2009 187,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front reg' plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2008 185,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 178,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 178,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 156,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 141,305 miles

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

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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M574 KAB is a 1994 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M574 KAB, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M574 KAB registered?

M574 KAB is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M574 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M574 KAB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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