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K248 MGN

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,131 mi
Last recorded187,131 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 187,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 182,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 182,696 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Quarter panel to inner sill seam area corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rearmost lower inner wheel arch to boot floor area holed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 179,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 179,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 176,637 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 176,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 175,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 175,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 175,041 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 170,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 165,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,391 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 159,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 151,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 126,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 113,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,410 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 105,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,277 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 84,708 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 74,725 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 74,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,622 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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K248 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K248 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K248 MGN registered?

K248 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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