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K454 FYN

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,308 mi
Last recorded101,308 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 FYN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 101,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tread running in wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,283 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 100,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,121 miles

offside front body corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front body corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,756 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,495 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,495 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,347 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,648 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 87,045 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,584 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,854 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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K454 FYN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K454 FYN, 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 K454 FYN registered?

K454 FYN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K454 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K454 FYN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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