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K39 WVU

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK39 WVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 156,136 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note: Offside front wing corroded.

Note: nearside of scuttle panel corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into 'T' piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 154,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 150,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 150,259 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 143,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 135,630 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r wheels have winter tyres fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 135,384 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r wheels have winter tyres fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 125,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,274 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 114,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 114,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 113,941 miles

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

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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K39 WVU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K39 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K39 WVU registered?

K39 WVU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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