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K9 UBY

1993 Saab 900

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,925 mi
Last recorded186,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 UBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 186,925 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel front of lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes inner arch, front, rear & at shock absorber top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel front of lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes front & rear of inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch at shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rubber hose onto inlet manifold cracked.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 185,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 184,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 182,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 181,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 179,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 175,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 173,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspect fuel leak from filter

Pass 8 Sep 2011 170,882 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 170,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 167,338 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2009 164,434 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front underbody oily

Fail 10 Sep 2009 164,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front underbody oily

Pass 15 Sep 2008 159,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 159,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 155,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 151,939 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 151,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 141,773 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 141,770 miles

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

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

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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K9 UBY is a 1993 Saab 900 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 K9 UBY, 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 K9 UBY registered?

K9 UBY is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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