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K39 XCF

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,842 mi
Last recorded122,842 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 XCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,842 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,448 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 120,062 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/chassis area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 120,061 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber top mounting area corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/chassis area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm mounting slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 118,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arm mounting slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 116,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

wheel covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 113,042 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,405 miles

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

osr brake binding slightly rear handbrake readings low

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,347 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,685 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear shocker top bushes perished

offside front bump stop split

part of nearside front bump stop missing

screen blades smear

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,684 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear shocker top bushes perished

offside front bump stop split

part of nearside front bump stop missing

screen blades smear

Fail 26 Jun 2014 104,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,858 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 97,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 93,431 miles

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

nearside front bump stop breaking up

Pass 28 May 2010 89,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 78,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 72,759 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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K39 XCF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K39 XCF, 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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K39 XCF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 3 April 1993.

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