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K358 FJV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,268 mi
Last recorded145,268 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 FJV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 145,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 145,268 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 143,980 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,969 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 141,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,937 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 140,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,554 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 139,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 137,827 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 135,743 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 135,743 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,998 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter wet with oil (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,969 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 123,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 118,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 104,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 104,412 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 102,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,334 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 100,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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K358 FJV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K358 FJV, 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 K358 FJV registered?

K358 FJV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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