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K499 GPU

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,271 mi
Last recorded185,271 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 GPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 185,271 miles

steering rack damp but no visible leak

Pass 28 Oct 2024 183,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 181,360 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 181,360 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 179,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 179,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber upper attachment mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 179,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 177,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 177,785 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 177,774 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 176,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 175,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 173,155 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 169,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 160,451 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 156,198 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 154,199 miles

0sf lower panel corroded

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

all brake discs rusty

underside rusty patches

Pass 6 Jan 2012 153,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 152,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 150,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 147,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 144,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 140,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 137,872 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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K499 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K499 GPU, 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 K499 GPU registered?

K499 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K499 GPU safe to buy?

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