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K187 FYO

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,720 mi
Last recorded136,720 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 FYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 136,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 136,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking leak from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,142 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight fluid leak from pipe at the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 135,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 132,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 131,156 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 127,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 126,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 126,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 125,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 125,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,850 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 120,253 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,501 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 112,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 110,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,864 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 103,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 103,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

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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K187 FYO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K187 FYO, 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 K187 FYO registered?

K187 FYO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 16 July 1993.

Is K187 FYO safe to buy?

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