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K834 BUJ

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,494 mi
Last recorded146,494 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK834 BUJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 146,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip defective with grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded in general

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

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 7 May 2026 146,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned No beam pattern on dip. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Retaining clip broken. Grease leaking out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 146,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 145,804 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 145,031 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area.. rear boot area.. bottoms of doors.. suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,793 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box supported by cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 143,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 143,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2014 142,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,582 miles

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

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

bolts missing from front exhaust mounting

Pass 14 May 2012 141,128 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 141,128 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 140,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 140,604 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 139,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 138,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 138,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 136,480 miles

windscreen has damaged more than 40mm outside swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2007 127,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 177,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K834 BUJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K834 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K834 BUJ registered?

K834 BUJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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