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K345 RBY

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,076 mi
Last recorded94,076 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 RBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil cooler mount corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective spilt seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front radiator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

oil cooler mount corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at rear tie bar mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at suspension and battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 May 2024 91,013 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

power steering pipes corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2023 90,184 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

all four tyres perished and cracking

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 90,181 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended latch jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

all four tyres perished and cracking

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 89,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 89,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s parking brake making little effort

Pass 31 May 2019 87,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,241 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre begining to perish

n/s/r tyre begining to perish

o/s/f tyre begining to perish

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,685 miles

Near side front tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Near side headlamp pattern starting to fade

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Off side headlamp pattern starting to fade

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,837 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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K345 RBY is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K345 RBY, 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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K345 RBY is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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