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K388 BAN

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,046 mi
Last recorded194,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 BAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 194,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 193,171 miles

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 192,237 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 191,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 190,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 189,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 187,388 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear centre flexi ferrules very rusty

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 186,806 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 186,804 miles

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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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K388 BAN is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K388 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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K388 BAN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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