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K391 NMW

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,259 mi
Last recorded184,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK391 NMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 184,259 miles

Offside Front inner wing/ wheel arch

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

corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

corrosion to the floor pan

Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread

corrosion to the battery tray

floor pan corroded

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm mounting points corroded

rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 172,517 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to the underside in places

Pass 22 Jun 2016 165,542 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 165,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 162,879 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 162,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 159,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsf inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2014 159,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf inner wing corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 156,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 156,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 152,793 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 152,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 148,707 miles

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

nearside lower sill slight corrosion

nearside rear suspension mount slightly corroded

offside front lower outer sill slight corrosion

offside rear suspension mount slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2011 148,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside lower sill slight corrosion

nearside rear suspension mount slightly corroded

offside front lower outer sill slight corrosion

offside rear suspension mount slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 144,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 139,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 139,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 134,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 128,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 122,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 122,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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K391 NMW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K391 NMW, 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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K391 NMW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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