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K157 OBK

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 OBK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,486 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,524 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,829 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,829 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,313 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,313 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,777 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,648 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 75,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,376 miles

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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K157 OBK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 K157 OBK, 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 34 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 K157 OBK registered?

K157 OBK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K157 OBK safe to buy?

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