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F833 KNN

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,291 mi
Last recorded155,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 KNN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 155,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 155,142 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 155,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 154,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 154,290 miles

felt tip/marker pen used on rear number plate letters

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Dec 2020 153,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 153,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner n/s/f inner wheel arch front section corrosion.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reversing lights inop

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,544 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,544 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT FLASHING WHEN INDECATOR OPERATING. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 149,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 147,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f floor & inner wing area excessively corroded not prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2013 147,409 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f floor & inner wing area excessively corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jun 2012 145,270 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet hinge brocken

corrosion o/s/f floor not perscribed area

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch not perscribed area

Fail 28 Jun 2012 145,266 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet hinge brocken

corrosion o/s/f floor not perscribed area

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch not perscribed area

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,673 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 142,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 142,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 139,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 136,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 135,518 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F833 KNN is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F833 KNN, 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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F833 KNN is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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