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K698 DJB

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK698 DJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,227 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 112,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,177 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,754 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 99,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,462 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 88,582 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)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 81,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (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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K698 DJB is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K698 DJB, 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 K698 DJB registered?

K698 DJB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K698 DJB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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