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K148 FUV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,480 mi
Last recorded131,480 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 FUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 131,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 121,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2010 121,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both wiper blade rubbers have small splits.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,752 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 98,740 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 90,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 84,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 84,801 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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K148 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K148 FUV, 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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What year was K148 FUV registered?

K148 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K148 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K148 FUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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