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K590 FHJ

1993 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,149 mi
Last recorded181,149 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 I 16V121,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK590 FHJ
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 181,149 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 181,123 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate cracked

small chips in windscreen below limits

Pass 2 Dec 2005 164,372 miles

oil leak from gear lever seal

Fail 30 Nov 2005 164,213 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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K590 FHJ is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 121,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K590 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K590 FHJ registered?

K590 FHJ is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K590 FHJ safe to buy?

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