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K319 TBJ

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

278,145 mi
Last recorded278,145 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 TBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 278,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock poor condition.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front o/s/f wing & inner wing corroded.

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front & o/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s & n/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))

antilock brake warning light intermittent on.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 278,144 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))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock poor condition.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front o/s/f wing & inner wing corroded.

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front & o/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s & n/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))

antilock brake warning light intermittent on.

Pass 30 Sep 2024 276,633 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s & n/s seatbelts stalks poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre blade within tread. ()

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing & lower Vallance corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s/r seatbelt stalk poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 276,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split to cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust box mounts poor condition x 2. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front @ manifold & centre section blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s & n/s seatbelts stalks poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre blade within tread. ()

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing & lower Vallance corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged o/s/r seatbelt stalk poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 3 flex hoses poor condition. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 273,280 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 headlamp beam image just passable

Offside headlamp beam image just passable

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 273,280 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 headlamp beam image just passable

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp beam image just passable

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 269,414 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated battery positive (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp dip beam image just passable

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

parking brake effort just passed

Pass 9 Sep 2021 262,735 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 262,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Parking brake cable partially seized/ movement restricted. (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from centre joint/clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 260,131 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image just passable advise new reflector

Offside headlamp beam image just passable advise new reflector

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 260,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp beam image just passable advise new reflector

Offside headlamp beam image just passable advise new reflector

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

parking brake effort just passed 16%

Pass 27 Sep 2019 255,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 255,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner facing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner facing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 248,360 miles

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

Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable

Offside advise new headlamp image just passable

advise closer inspection rear seat locked in upright position but needs repair

coolant low

oil leak

oil low

Fail 25 Sep 2018 248,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable

Offside advise new headlamp image just passable

coolant low

oil leak

oil low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 238,953 miles

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

corrosion at rear under side needs treating

Fail 25 Sep 2017 238,953 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion at rear under side needs treating

Pass 15 Sep 2016 228,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside advise new headlamp beam image just passable

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

Offside advise new headlamp beam image just passable

Oil leak ()

advise coolant flush

Fail 14 Sep 2016 228,788 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside advise new headlamp beam image just passable

Oil leak ()

advise coolant flush

Pass 2 Sep 2015 220,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS PLAY

Fail 2 Sep 2015 220,903 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front GEARSTICK BUSH DAMAGED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE

O2 SENSOR DAMAGED

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS PLAY

Pass 27 Sep 2014 214,321 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 214,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 208,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust support rubber heavily cracked

nearside front constant velocity gaitor slighty cracked

offside front seltbelt anchorage damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 208,847 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust support rubber heavily cracked

nearside front constant velocity gaitor slighty cracked

offside front seltbelt anchorage damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 201,443 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s h/lamp aim just passable advise new h/lamp

Pass 14 Sep 2011 195,509 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 195,509 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 187,930 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 187,930 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 180,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 173,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 165,236 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 165,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 158,572 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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K319 TBJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K319 TBJ, 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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K319 TBJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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