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K981 AVU

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 AVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,832 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,802 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,802 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 63,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 63,228 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken/missing

offside rear suspension bump stop broken/missing

ofrfside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 63,228 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop broken/missing

offside rear suspension bump stop broken/missing

ofrfside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,395 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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K981 AVU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K981 AVU, 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

How do I check the history of K981 AVU?

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What year was K981 AVU registered?

K981 AVU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K981 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 AVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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