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K417 TCX

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,539 mi
Last recorded178,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK417 TCX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 178,539 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S lower door corrosion

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/F Inner bumper iron corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Boot floor corroded

Steering rack mounting bolts corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 178,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch, upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Wheel arch, upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL/WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S lower door corrosion

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/F Inner bumper iron corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Boot floor corroded

Steering rack mounting bolts corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 176,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Surface rust under-side of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2013 176,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 166,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 166,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 164,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 164,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 164,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 154,734 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 154,734 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 153,813 miles

Offside Inner Rear 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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K417 TCX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K417 TCX, 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 K417 TCX registered?

K417 TCX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 12 November 1992.

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