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K239 MGN

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,523 mi
Last recorded154,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK239 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 154,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer c.v boot split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all around sump and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer c.v boot split but still covering. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all around sump and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b with in 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 153,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all around sump and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 152,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in mid box. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil all around sump and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 150,708 miles

oil leak rear of engine

Fail 13 Jun 2022 150,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged splits/cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged splits/cuts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 148,899 miles

Offside Front Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering rack tie arm worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 147,811 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2020 147,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 22 May 2019 146,677 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 146,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 145,374 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,647 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 143,640 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 142,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary belt hanging to rear of engine

Pass 27 May 2015 140,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 139,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 137,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 135,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 132,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

Pass 21 May 2010 129,635 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 126,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 122,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2006 120,119 miles

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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K239 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K239 MGN, 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.

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What year was K239 MGN registered?

K239 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K239 MGN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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