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K423 SLN

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,280 mi
Last recorded118,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 SLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose wing corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,347 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,656 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower section of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 112,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose lower section of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,786 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,131 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,131 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 99,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 97,216 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 97,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,524 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 84,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,976 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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K423 SLN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K423 SLN, 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 K423 SLN registered?

K423 SLN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K423 SLN safe to buy?

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