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K428 NKA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 NKA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 153,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both are perished - especially offside (5.2.3 (j))

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

Red 'P' illuminated on dash - handbrake off and fluid level okay

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 153,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both are perished - especially offside (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Red 'P' illuminated on dash - handbrake off and fluid level okay

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole where front diff support fixed (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple units leaking but each only very slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Red warnings (P) and (!) illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2024 153,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole where front diff support fixed (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple units leaking but each only very slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Red warnings (P) and (!) illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2023 153,203 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 153,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 152,938 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 152,011 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 151,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,607 miles

Advise power steering system has a slight oil leak.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 148,593 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise power steering system has a slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 146,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 144,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 141,488 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 141,488 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,416 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 140,363 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine warning light is on

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,172 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 115,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 115,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,167 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2007 103,272 miles

front antirll bar bushes poor

underbody rust

Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,123 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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K428 NKA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K428 NKA, 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 K428 NKA registered?

K428 NKA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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