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K540 PRL

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 PRL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,965 miles

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,374 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,459 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,457 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,989 miles

oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 56,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside parking brake has a lower effort.

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K540 PRL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K540 PRL, 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 K540 PRL registered?

K540 PRL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K540 PRL safe to buy?

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