1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · K187 FYO
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 1993. Recorded mileage 136,720 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K187 FYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 136,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K187 FYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (K187 FYO) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking leak from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
K187 FYO Mileage History
- 22/07/2022133,361 mi
- 03/08/2023135,040 mi+1,679 mi
- 29/07/2024136,142 mi+1,102 mi
- 28/08/2025136,715 mi+573 mi
- 11/09/2025136,720 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
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