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K874 YUD

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,550 mi
Last recorded155,550 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 YUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 155,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 155,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 153,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear FOG LAMP WRONG WATTAGE

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,452 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 147,855 miles

DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHTLY TWISTED

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

Offside Front INNER WING/LOWER WHEEL ARCH HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 138,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poly bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poly bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 135,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 130,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 124,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 115,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 104,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front bump stop rubber split

Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s front bump stop rubber split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,163 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,633 miles

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

both front lower shock bushes perished

Pass 21 Jul 2005 64,306 miles

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

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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K874 YUD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K874 YUD, 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 K874 YUD registered?

K874 YUD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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