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K748 NML

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,150 mi
Last recorded177,150 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 NML
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 177,150 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 177,014 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rubbers Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 176,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 176,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 176,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 175,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 175,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 174,115 miles

offside rear parking brake reading low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 174,098 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear parking brake reading low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 171,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 171,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 169,829 miles

emissions close to limits

Pass 5 Mar 2012 169,106 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 169,058 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 163,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 163,782 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 163,774 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 160,616 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

both headlight wiper blades split

engine oil leaks

n/s/f brake flex hose has been rubbing on cable

strong advice rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Jul 2009 160,613 miles

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

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

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

both front outer cv boots cracking

both headlight wiper blades split

engine oil leaks

n/s/f brake flex hose has been rubbing on cable

strong advice rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 150,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 141,857 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 141,857 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 132,083 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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K748 NML is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K748 NML, 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 K748 NML registered?

K748 NML is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K748 NML shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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