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K434 EYR

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 EYR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 133,287 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 133,286 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 133,267 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 132,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 132,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,588 miles

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

Front oil leak engine

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 131,583 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front oil leak

Indicator switch faulty not holding in position on right turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,515 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2020 130,515 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle

Central Front stone chip

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,469 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

stone chip swept zone

Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

stone chip swept zone

Pass 3 Nov 2017 129,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 128,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,921 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 127,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,921 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 125,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 125,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 117,931 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2011 108,560 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 108,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,121 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,318 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise fuel cap rubber seal

Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,248 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,248 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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K434 EYR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K434 EYR, 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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K434 EYR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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