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K482 PTL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

169,630 mi
Last recorded169,630 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 PTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 169,630 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 167,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 166,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 162,973 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 160,399 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 160,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 157,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 155,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,135 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 155,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,555 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 142,798 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,542 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 2 Jul 2010 127,939 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight scoring on offside rear brake disc

Fail 2 Jul 2010 127,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight scoring on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 111,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 102,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 91,748 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 91,651 miles

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

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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K482 PTL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K482 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K482 PTL registered?

K482 PTL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K482 PTL safe to buy?

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