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K222 WAL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 WAL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 112,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 112,078 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 112,077 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper shocker bush

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper shocker bush

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 108,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 105,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near axle (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

exhaust loose front to centre

Fail 10 May 2017 105,641 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near axle (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on

exhaust loose front to centre

Pass 10 May 2016 103,966 miles

front tyres worn low

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,711 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated, not leaking

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,711 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated, not leaking

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 100,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,423 miles

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

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

radiator is leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,147 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2008 90,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,951 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,817 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 84,777 miles

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)

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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K222 WAL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 K222 WAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K222 WAL registered?

K222 WAL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K222 WAL safe to buy?

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