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K643 VDH

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,974 mi
Last recorded175,974 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK643 VDH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 175,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 175,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 174,249 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 174,249 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 171,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 169,968 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 169,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 166,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 166,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 155,434 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 155,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K643 VDH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K643 VDH, 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 K643 VDH registered?

K643 VDH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K643 VDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K643 VDH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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