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K900 RAL

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 RAL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 130,150 miles

All Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Full Underside Of Vehicle Body Covered In Underseal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 130,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch,Within 30cm of Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch, Upper Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Full Underside Of Vehicle Body Covered In Underseal

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 129,746 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 May 2025 129,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 May 2024 129,130 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 128,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 127,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 125,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 123,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,913 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 120,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 118,656 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 11,694 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 105,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 105,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,313 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 94,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 94,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,702 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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K900 RAL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K900 RAL, 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 K900 RAL registered?

K900 RAL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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