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K718 PAF

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,319 mi
Last recorded235,319 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK718 PAF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 235,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 224,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 211,474 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 197,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 186,603 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 186,511 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete test as engine started to overheat. NB: both CO & Lambda were not within MOT test limits when test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on spring on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on spring on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 181,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 166,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 164,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 163,092 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 163,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 161,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 158,351 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 158,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 152,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 149,575 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 149,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 146,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 140,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 135,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 135,421 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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K718 PAF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red 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 K718 PAF, 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 K718 PAF registered?

K718 PAF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K718 PAF safe to buy?

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