1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · K443 XRJ
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 153,915 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2014.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K443 XRJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2013
- 153,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K443 XRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (K443 XRJ) between December 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
K443 XRJ Mileage History
- 22/12/2005146,837 mi
- 21/12/2006148,468 mi+1,631 mi
- 05/01/2007148,476 mi+8 mi
- 14/01/2008149,122 mi+646 mi
- 16/01/2008149,122 mi
- 23/01/2009149,485 mi+363 mi
- 28/01/2009149,486 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2010150,514 mi+1,028 mi
- 27/04/2010150,524 mi+10 mi
- 09/05/2011150,841 mi+317 mi
- 12/05/2011150,843 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2012151,400 mi+557 mi
- 27/06/2013153,915 mi+2,515 mi
Average of roughly 942 miles per year across 13 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: Below Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
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- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
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