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K900 JNL

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 JNL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 135,346 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 135,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 133,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,682 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,439 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle T piece (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 129,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body to flexy hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 129,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside and inner wheel arches heavily undersealed.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,093 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 128,093 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 127,054 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 125,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 125,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 123,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,362 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 118,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 110,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 110,768 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 106,609 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2008 106,609 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear axle beam has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2007 104,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K900 JNL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 K900 JNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K900 JNL registered?

K900 JNL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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