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K408 NMR

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,396 mi
Last recorded186,396 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 NMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 186,396 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 186,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 185,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 185,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 183,745 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 183,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 181,756 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 181,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 180,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front windscreen wipers split and worn

near side rear tyre outer edge worn

off side rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 180,176 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front windscreen wipers split and worn

near side rear tyre outer edge worn

off side rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 178,140 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2008 178,140 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 174,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake flex pipe unions corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2007 174,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 173,147 miles

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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K408 NMR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 K408 NMR, 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 K408 NMR registered?

K408 NMR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K408 NMR safe to buy?

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