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K565 OWS

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

193,555 mi
Last recorded193,555 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 OWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 193,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 193,201 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 192,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 192,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 192,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 191,061 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 190,273 miles

Central Exhaust baffles loose/noisy

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 189,756 miles

central,rear brake hose metal end slight corroded

rattling inside centre exhaust box. (baffles loose) ?

Pass 19 Apr 2018 188,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 187,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 186,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

bulb? connection? to nearside rear sidelight ( inner one)

corrosion to nearside front shock absorber top mounting area. under wheel arch

rear handbrake imbalance. nearside lower effort

Pass 30 Apr 2015 185,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 185,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 181,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 181,046 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 178,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 177,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 175,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 172,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 170,704 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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K565 OWS is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K565 OWS, 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 K565 OWS registered?

K565 OWS is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is K565 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 OWS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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