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K945 XPH

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

216,879 mi
Last recorded216,879 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK945 XPH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 216,879 miles

Nearside parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 27 Mar 2026 216,879 miles

Nearside parking brake needs adjustment

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 212,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 211,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe multiple small patches of light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (date code 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 211,681 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe multiple small patches of light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (date code 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 210,049 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 210,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 207,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 207,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 206,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 206,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 205,018 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged centre to rear axle ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 203,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of cat (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 201,473 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/cat (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front upper/lower (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 197,349 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 197,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

middle exhaust box rubber split

Pass 7 Mar 2013 196,058 miles

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

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

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 7 Mar 2013 196,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 12 Mar 2012 192,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 192,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 187,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 184,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 180,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 180,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 175,394 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 175,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 173,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 173,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K945 XPH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K945 XPH, 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 K945 XPH registered?

K945 XPH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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