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F693 XCP

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 XCP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 155,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

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

Fail 26 May 2026 155,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 151,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sufficiently supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 151,987 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sufficiently supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Under bonnet on bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door skin corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 149,748 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 149,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,429 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 147,429 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 145,529 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 142,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 142,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 142,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 134,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 134,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 128,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 125,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 122,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 118,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 113,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 108,933 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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F693 XCP is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 F693 XCP, 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 F693 XCP registered?

F693 XCP is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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