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K990 BBO

1993 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

207,266 mi
Last recorded207,266 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 BBO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 207,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 207,263 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine is misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Could be a hose too (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 206,444 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 206,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 204,096 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 200,537 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 200,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 197,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP RIGHT CORNER OF SCREEN CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 197,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 191,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER FLANGE ON CAT,PLUS BOLT MISSING FLANGE IN VERY POOR CONDITION! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 191,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER FLANGE ON CAT,PLUS BOLT MISSING FLANGE IN VERY POOR CONDITION! (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 188,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 188,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 187,156 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

offside rear tyre perished [requires attention]

Pass 12 May 2014 187,156 miles

offside rear tyre perished [requires attention]

Fail 10 May 2013 183,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 10 May 2013 183,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 180,320 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 180,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 174,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 174,845 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Screen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses cracking

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 27 May 2010 167,379 miles

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

Fail 25 May 2010 167,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

Pass 26 May 2009 157,770 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 157,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 150,315 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 20 May 2008 150,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has slight leak

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 May 2007 141,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 133,328 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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K990 BBO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 K990 BBO, 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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K990 BBO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 19 May 1993.

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