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K12 PAW

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,001 mi
Last recorded161,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 PAW
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 161,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Fail 26 Feb 2008 158,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside hand brake cable deteriorated

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 158,434 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside hand brake cable deteriorated

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 10 Feb 2007 153,885 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut-no cords exposed

offside hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2007 153,885 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut-no cords exposed

offside hand brake cable deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2006 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate damaged

holes corroded under battery

offside handbrake cable tatty

steering column lower u/j has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2006 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front number plate damaged

holes corroded under battery

offside handbrake cable tatty

steering column lower u/j has slight play

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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K12 PAW is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 136,596 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K12 PAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K12 PAW is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 30 November 1992.

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