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BKZ 2461

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 2461
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 145,710 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 145,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 145,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 144,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 143,408 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 142,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 142,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 140,776 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 140,679 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre feed pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 139,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

hydrocarbon reading high

Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

ferrules corroded on flexi brake hoses

Pass 15 Jul 2011 139,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 139,177 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 138,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 135,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 135,053 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 135,049 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 134,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 132,946 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 132,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BKZ 2461 is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKZ 2461, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 2461 registered?

BKZ 2461 is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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