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K594 FHJ

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

238,331 mi
Last recorded238,331 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 FHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 238,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE:- EXTENSIVE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL / OUTER EDGE OF TREAD.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 238,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE:- EXTENSIVE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL / OUTER EDGE OF TREAD.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 234,581 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE AND METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT MOVEMENT OK TIME OFF TEST

Pass 4 Nov 2016 229,877 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 229,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2015 225,683 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 225,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 219,356 miles

near side and off side front tyres outer treads wear

near side and off side rear brake discs surface corrosion

off side front lower chassis has had welding covered up in underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2013 212,763 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 212,763 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 209,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 209,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 207,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 202,689 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 202,689 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 196,399 miles

brake pipes corroding

front and rear chassis areas corroding

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2008 190,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 182,820 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 182,819 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 175,107 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 175,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K594 FHJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K594 FHJ, 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 K594 FHJ registered?

K594 FHJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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