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K689 CRD

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,850 mi
Last recorded177,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 CRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 177,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 177,811 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 177,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 177,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 177,119 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 177,119 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 175,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 175,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 174,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 174,003 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 173,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 172,719 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 172,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 171,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 169,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 167,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 167,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 165,298 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 165,298 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 163,091 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 163,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 160,723 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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K689 CRD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K689 CRD, 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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K689 CRD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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