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K339 MGN

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,039 mi
Last recorded206,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK339 MGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 206,039 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 205,541 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member, slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 205,107 miles

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

Front front lower crossmember area under radiator is corroded but is not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to offside edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine breather is not connected and is also breathing/emitting oily vapour more than considered to be normal from breather and dip stick tube

most of front of vehicles make structure is corroded but not excessive

offside rear boot floor is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area - next to bumper mount

Fail 10 Jan 2024 205,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather leaking/ not connected (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wishbone mounting on main structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front front lower crossmember area under radiator is corroded but is not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip to offside edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine breather is not connected and is also breathing/emitting oily vapour more than considered to be normal from breather and dip stick tube

most of front of vehicles make structure is corroded but not excessive

offside rear boot floor is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area - next to bumper mount

Pass 11 Jan 2023 204,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 203,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 202,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 202,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 201,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 201,891 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 199,807 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 199,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 199,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 198,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 198,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 197,939 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 197,939 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 197,313 miles

Supension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 196,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 194,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 190,645 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 190,645 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 187,384 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 181,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 179,952 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 179,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 164,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 164,273 miles

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

front screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 23 May 2006 147,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 147,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K339 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black 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 K339 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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K339 MGN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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