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K946 UKL

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

253,804 mi
Last recorded253,804 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 UKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 253,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 253,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 250,594 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 250,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 249,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 247,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 245,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 244,067 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 244,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 240,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 240,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 230,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 219,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 207,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 204,986 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 204,980 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 193,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 182,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 182,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 171,926 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 171,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

o2 sensor wiring faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2009 158,969 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 145,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 145,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 136,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 123,708 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 123,708 miles

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

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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K946 UKL 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 K946 UKL, 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 K946 UKL registered?

K946 UKL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 17 April 1993.

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