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K326 TBJ

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,182 mi
Last recorded183,182 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK326 TBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 183,182 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2025 183,182 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 182,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 182,817 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 182,655 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 182,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 182,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 182,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 182,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 182,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 182,134 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near lower arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 181,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 181,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 180,160 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 178,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 177,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 176,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 175,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 174,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 164,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 163,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 161,248 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 156,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 148,379 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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K326 TBJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K326 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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What year was K326 TBJ registered?

K326 TBJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K326 TBJ safe to buy?

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