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K618 XRD

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,781 mi
Last recorded224,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK618 XRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 224,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 220,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose to the caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi hose to the caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 216,985 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 213,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 209,729 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 205,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 201,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 197,375 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 197,375 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 192,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 188,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 183,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 183,685 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 177,224 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 177,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 171,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 166,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 160,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 154,204 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 154,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 147,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 140,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 132,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 125,284 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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K618 XRD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K618 XRD, 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 K618 XRD registered?

K618 XRD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K618 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K618 XRD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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