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K508 FUV

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK508 FUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 136,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,725 miles

Offside Parking brake low on effort. !!!

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,083 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 135,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 135,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 133,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 131,074 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2014 131,074 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 129,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,748 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 128,748 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2011 127,285 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 127,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 127,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 119,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 114,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 114,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K508 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K508 FUV, 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 K508 FUV registered?

K508 FUV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K508 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K508 FUV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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