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XDD 691

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,635 mi
Last recorded141,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDD 691
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake binding slightly n/s/r

Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,635 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake binding slightly n/s/r

Fail 6 Apr 2012 141,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ignition key insecure in lock.

N/s/r tyre perished.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 140,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 140,735 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 137,439 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 137,438 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 133,693 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 133,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XDD 691 is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 XDD 691, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDD 691 registered?

XDD 691 is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is XDD 691 safe to buy?

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