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K699 MGT

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK699 MGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,159 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Boot Floor And Wheel Arch Corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Boot Floor And Wheel Arch Corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 116,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Upper & Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Rear Upper Rear Shock Absorber Bushing Perished

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Upper & Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 115,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front front most floor battery tray area

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 10 years old and slightly perished

Offside Rear 10 years old and slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 110,193 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and wearing low.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 110,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and wearing low.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,377 miles

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise offside front track rod end gaitor split.

Pass 1 May 2013 108,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,713 miles

advise both wiper rubbers splitting

advise front brake pads wearing low,nearing legal limits

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,974 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 103,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,907 miles

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

advise both lower sills and near side front inner wing areas all corroded

advise chassis,brakes and suspension all starting to corrode

advise headlamp beam patterns starting to fade

Pass 3 Apr 2009 165,774 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 165,763 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

most underbody componants showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 163,503 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 163,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion present on rear suspension components.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 159,848 miles

both front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

engine/gearbox oil leak

off side rear park brake lazy in performance and opperation

slight leak from near side of power steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2005 157,378 miles

ns hand brake low performance than os

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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K699 MGT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K699 MGT, 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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K699 MGT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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