1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · K276 FDT
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 179,492 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K276 FDT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 179,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K276 FDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (K276 FDT) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
K276 FDT Mileage History
- 14/06/2006142,110 mi
- 19/11/2007143,201 mi+1,091 mi
- 14/04/2010143,554 mi+353 mi
- 21/11/2011143,873 mi+319 mi
- 21/11/2011143,873 mi
- 08/01/2013146,995 mi+3,122 mi
- 10/01/2013146,995 mi
- 21/01/2014150,107 mi+3,112 mi
- 24/01/2014150,107 mi
- 20/01/2015152,554 mi+2,447 mi
- 22/01/2015152,554 mi
- 27/01/2016155,498 mi+2,944 mi
- 13/01/2017158,727 mi+3,229 mi
- 17/01/2017158,727 mi
- 11/01/2018161,440 mi+2,713 mi
- 12/01/2018161,440 mi
- 25/01/2019164,077 mi+2,637 mi
- 04/02/2019164,091 mi+14 mi
- 28/02/2020168,203 mi+4,112 mi
- 11/03/2020168,219 mi+16 mi
- 11/03/2021172,980 mi+4,761 mi
- 23/03/2021172,992 mi+12 mi
- 16/02/2023179,037 mi+6,045 mi
- 21/04/2023179,039 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2024179,441 mi+402 mi
- 11/09/2026179,492 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,847 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
Structural rust in the wheel arches and floor can be terminal if not caught early.
- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
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