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K866 XAN

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 XAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,256 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,084 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 111,084 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 109,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,877 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,424 miles

Check engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,508 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 100,508 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,662 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,536 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,480 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,233 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,612 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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K866 XAN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K866 XAN, 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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K866 XAN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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