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K219 TKP

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

255,162 mi
Last recorded255,162 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK219 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 255,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 250,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 250,074 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 250,073 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 250,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point : within 30cm of seat mounting frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel tub : front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point : within 30cm of seat mounting frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 249,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 249,502 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 248,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 247,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 244,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 242,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 242,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 242,184 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

corrosion around o/s & n/s rear shock absorber top mountings

drivers seat belt fraying

excessive corrosion in boot of vehicle

front of n/s outer sill panel excessively corroded

front of o/s outer sill panel excessively corroded

fuel cap seal perished

n/s front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

o/s front outer antiroll bar bush deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2015 235,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 227,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 227,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear inner sidelight

Pass 27 Nov 2013 218,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 218,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 216,025 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 10 Nov 2012 21,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 215,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 212,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 212,699 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 208,970 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 208,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 202,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 202,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 193,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 193,104 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 177,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 158,073 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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K219 TKP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K219 TKP, 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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K219 TKP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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