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K494 MPX

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 MPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 117,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 116,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,017 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 112,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,706 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,944 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 106,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,643 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,366 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 88,873 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 88,873 miles

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

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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K494 MPX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K494 MPX, 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 K494 MPX registered?

K494 MPX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K494 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 MPX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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