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K371 PTN

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,186 mi
Last recorded190,186 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 PTN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 190,186 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 189,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 189,910 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)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 188,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 188,275 miles

Slight oil leak from power steering seal.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 188,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak from power steering seal.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 187,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 187,916 miles

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

sight oil leak from power steering assembly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 186,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 186,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 185,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 183,078 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 183,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 181,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight wear in front roll bar bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2007 181,142 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight wear in front roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2006 177,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 177,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak on diff housing

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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K371 PTN is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K371 PTN, 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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What year was K371 PTN registered?

K371 PTN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K371 PTN safe to buy?

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