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K160 OBK

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,789 mi
Last recorded204,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 OBK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 204,789 miles

check engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 204,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

check engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 191,541 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 191,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 180,209 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes worn.

OSF flexi brake hose perished.

OSF shock absorber bottom bush getting worn.

PAS pipes are damp

Strong advise NSF floor corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 180,209 miles

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

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose getting perished

advise o/s/f shock bottom bush getting worn

advise pas pipes damp

strong advise front antirollbar link bushes worn

strong advise n/s/f floor corroded 35 cms from front suspension fail is inside 30cms

Pass 21 Apr 2007 166,791 miles

Battery is slightly insecure.

Center exhaust hanger is very perished.

Emissions getting poor. Excessive Co content. Only just passed at second attempt.

Indicator switch is in poor working order. OS switch is difficult to keep on.

NSF headlight pattern is getting poor. Only just visible.

OSF shock absorber bottom mounting bush is perished.

Slight cuts in the OSR and NSR tyre sidewalls. Not showing chords.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 155,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 155,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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K160 OBK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K160 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.

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K160 OBK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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