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K160 FUV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 FUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 128,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 121,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 121,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 121,269 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 114,333 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 107,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight brake bind (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 105,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 100,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 92,481 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,481 miles

rear axle rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2008 92,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,908 miles

O/S Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 91,908 miles

O/S Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,481 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 90,454 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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K160 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K160 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K160 FUV registered?

K160 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K160 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K160 FUV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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