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K530 GPU

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK530 GPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 126,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear handbrake cables. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 125,005 miles

both rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2025 125,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,354 miles

both the front tyres are badly perished

both the rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

headlight switch is stiff

nearside and offside rear under arches are holed by corrosion

nearside front brake hose collars are corroded

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

imbalance in the front brakes

light switch is stiff

nearside front flexible brake hose collars are corroded

nearside front tyre is perished

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,675 miles

both the front outer cv gators becoming perished

both the front tyres are becoming perished

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,766 miles

both the headlight reflectors are in poor condition

slight chip in the front windscreen

slight wear in the nearside front lower wishbone bush

Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,073 miles

both the front headlight reflectors in poor condition

engine oil leaks apparent

slight chip in the front windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2014 115,258 miles

chip in front windscreen in zone a

nearside front headlight reflector in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber hanger needs replacing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chip in front windscreen in zone a

nearside front headlight reflector in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber hanger needs replacing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,416 miles

chip in front windscreen

nearside front headlight slightly poor patten

nearside front lower shockabsorber bush weak

nearside front steering rack in poor condition

rear disc pads getting low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,416 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in front windscreen

nearside front headlight slightly poor patten

nearside front lower shockabsorber bush weak

nearside front steering rack in poor condition

rear disc pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,017 miles

both the front headlights are showing a slightly poor patten

slight chip in the front windscreen

slight fluid weeps on the power steering system

slight wear in the nearside front lower ball joint

slight weep on the nearside front steering rack gator

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,294 miles

nearside front tyre getting thin

slight chip in the front windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2010 104,502 miles

chip in front windscreen in zone a

Fail 14 May 2010 104,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 9 May 2009 100,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 100,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 95,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,878 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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K530 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K530 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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K530 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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