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K895 AOG

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

183,975 mi
Last recorded183,975 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK895 AOG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 183,975 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 183,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 182,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 182,831 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 181,353 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 180,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 180,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 179,962 miles

(emissions) just pass

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded +support bracket bolts missing from gearbox side (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

both rear brake discs scored/pitted

drivers seat sliding mechanism need attention (strong advice)

parking brakes only just met the requriement it appeir the parking brake system requires adjustment/repaire

Fail 22 Mar 2021 179,962 miles

(emissions) just pass

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded +support bracket bolts missing from gearbox side (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

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

both rear brake discs scored/pitted

drivers seat sliding mechanism need attention (strong advice)

parking brakes only just met the requriement it appeir the parking brake system requires adjustment/repaire

Pass 16 Mar 2020 179,710 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sdes (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake hoses unsealed

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heavy rusted

exhaust support bracket to gearbox bolts missing

under body car unsealed

Fail 13 Mar 2020 179,704 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sdes (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake hoses unsealed

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heavy rusted

exhaust support bracket to gearbox bolts missing

under body car unsealed

Fail 6 Mar 2020 179,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side parkin g brake performance nill (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside outer cv gaiter has a deep cracks

under body sealer covering certain components /parts of the vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2019 178,262 miles

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

under body sealer covering certain parts off vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2018 177,249 miles

Central exhaust box baffles loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

down pipe bracket bolts missing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 177,247 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust box baffles loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

down pipe bracket bolts missing

Fail 16 Feb 2018 177,243 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch insecure broken (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure broken (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

advise on downpipe bracket bolts missing system still secure

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2017 172,224 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2016 169,167 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres cracking+side wall perished

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 169,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and offside (1.8)

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres cracking+side wall perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 163,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside headlamps have black tape covering the right hand kick up

Fail 19 Jan 2015 163,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 161,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,252 miles

corrosion n/s/f lower inner wing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 159,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 157,667 miles

rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2008 157,630 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 156,947 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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K895 AOG is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K895 AOG, 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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K895 AOG is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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