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A6 XUS

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XUS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,039 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 72,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 71,557 miles

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

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

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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A6 XUS is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 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 A6 XUS, 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 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 XUS registered?

A6 XUS is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A6 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XUS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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