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K228 TKP

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,309 mi
Last recorded134,309 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 TKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 134,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 133,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 132,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,173 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 132,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 131,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 131,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 131,725 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 131,725 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,471 miles

handbrake only just passes

Fail 28 Jul 2016 131,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake only just passes

Pass 22 Jan 2015 131,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,770 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 130,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,327 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 130,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 129,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 129,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 128,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 128,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 112,648 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 112,648 miles

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

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

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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K228 TKP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K228 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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What year was K228 TKP registered?

K228 TKP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K228 TKP shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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