1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · K428 EUU
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 230,620 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K428 EUU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 230,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K428 EUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (K428 EUU) between May 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K428 EUU Mileage History
- 11/05/2023230,615 mi
- 26/10/2023230,616 mi+1 mi
- 27/10/2023230,620 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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