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K738 NGJ

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 NGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 147,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 183,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,093 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 188,088 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running problem (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 182,426 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings starting to perish (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 182,413 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 180,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 180,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 177,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing @ kat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f low on tread & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2020 177,676 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing @ kat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f low on tread & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2019 173,367 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 173,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 168,060 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 168,060 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mid section box x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 165,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 164,978 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 153,304 miles

ADVISE NEW INDICATOR SWITCH JUST PASSABLE

BOTH REAR MUD FLAPS MISSING

Nearside HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEADLAMP

Nearside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

OIL LEAK

Offside HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEADLAMP

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ADVISE TREATING (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 153,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ADVISE NEW INDICATOR SWITCH JUST PASSABLE

Nearside HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEADLAMP

Nearside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

OIL LEAK

Offside HEADLAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEADLAMP

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ADVISE TREATING (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 146,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 138,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 130,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,035 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 123,034 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,954 miles

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroding

advise front brake flexi hoses perished

advise fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 122,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroding

advise front brake flexi hoses perished

advise fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,819 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2009 119,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,535 miles

Offside rear tyre is very worn on shoulders.

Offside tail lamp lens is damaged.

Rear number plate is damaged - should be replaced.

Pass 3 May 2006 112,272 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 112,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs are scoring slightly.

Nearside front brake hose is lightly perrished.

Offside front tyre is worn close to limit on shoulders.

Rear brake discs are lightly corroded.

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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K738 NGJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 K738 NGJ, 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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K738 NGJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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