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K354 YJM

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,420 mi
Last recorded127,420 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK354 YJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 127,420 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 127,409 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,367 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,867 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 124,867 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,808 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 120,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,088 miles

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,081 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 108,915 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,537 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 102,533 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

canister in n/s/f wing

corrosion

engine mounts

gear stick

shocks soft

Fail 5 Oct 2017 95,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,595 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside headlamp aim just passable

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside headlamp aim just passable

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp aim just passable advise new headlamp

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front corroded

offside headlamp aim just passable advise new headlamp

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 81,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

indicator stalk worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,947 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 73,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K354 YJM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K354 YJM, 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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K354 YJM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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