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1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK402 APP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,080 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 125,926 miles

rear brake slight bind nearside rear and slight lagging

rear park brake cable worn/outer casing damaged

slight exhaust blow front

slight oil leak engine area

slight power steering leak from steering rack area

Pass 31 May 2024 125,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 125,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 124,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 124,082 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 124,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,683 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,683 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 123,390 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 123,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,250 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 123,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

noise on nearside rear suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 123,006 miles

Offside Side repeater not working 501 (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,806 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.113 (7.3.D.3)

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

BACK BOX JOINT RUSTY

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 122,574 miles

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

185/65HR15 MICH ALROUND

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND MADE IN 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,847 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT ARE PERISHED - 185/65HR15 - MICHELIN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,847 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES AND OFFSIDE FRONT ARE PERISHED - 185/65HR15 - MICHELIN

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,984 miles

All four tyres sign off deterioration

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F inner wing sign off corrission

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All four tyres sign off deterioration

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F inner wing sign off corrission

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 117,869 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TOW BAR ELECTRIC PLUG INSECURE

Pass 21 Feb 2011 116,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 116,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 111,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2008 107,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2007 104,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 102,314 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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K402 APP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K402 APP, 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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K402 APP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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