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K347 BAN

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,251 mi
Last recorded172,251 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK347 BAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,251 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel Filter Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Sill And Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 170,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside hand brake performance low

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 170,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside hand brake performance low

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,280 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 165,806 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to axle (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 160,232 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gaffer tape on arches

Pass 25 Sep 2017 159,508 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 159,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 156,469 miles

just passed emissions test

Pass 26 May 2015 148,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 148,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 148,552 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 141,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 130,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 121,935 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 105,318 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 105,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,559 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,666 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 93,666 miles

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

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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K347 BAN is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K347 BAN, 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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K347 BAN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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