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K861 DEG

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 DEG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 131,879 miles

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

cut in offside front outer side wall, not to cords

Fail 21 Jan 2011 131,879 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in offside front outer side wall, not to cords

Fail 19 Feb 2010 129,335 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 129,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 126,648 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 123,753 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 120,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 118,113 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 118,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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K861 DEG is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K861 DEG, 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 K861 DEG registered?

K861 DEG is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K861 DEG safe to buy?

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