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K347 HNO

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

231,905 mi
Last recorded231,905 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 HNO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 231,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 231,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 229,482 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seeping from power steering reservoir cap. (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorber upper bush perishing on both fronts

Pass 13 Sep 2023 228,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 226,779 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 225,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 222,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 222,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 219,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 218,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust corroded and blowing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 209,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 207,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 202,400 miles

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

front discs very corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 197,248 miles

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Front brake pads 40% worn

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2013 197,248 miles

Front brake discs scored and corroded

Front brake pads 40% worn

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2012 189,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 188,266 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 188,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 187,134 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 184,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 183,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 183,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 183,045 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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K347 HNO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 K347 HNO, 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 K347 HNO registered?

K347 HNO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 April 1993.

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