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K190 KNW

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 KNW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 177,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 177,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 177,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 176,893 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 176,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 176,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,641 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 175,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system above axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 175,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 174,246 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Slight oil leak from power steering system

Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,365 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above steering rack, behind engine (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre, possible ran with low pressure

Very slight brake on nearside front

Fail 29 Jul 2016 173,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above steering rack, behind engine (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre, possible ran with low pressure

Very slight brake on nearside front

Pass 28 Jul 2015 171,761 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 170,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 170,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 167,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 163,877 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 163,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K190 KNW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K190 KNW, 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 K190 KNW registered?

K190 KNW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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