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K42 JAR

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

156,879 mi
Last recorded156,879 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 JAR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 156,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,730 miles

offside front suspension low [spring condition]

Pass 19 Apr 2018 154,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 154,639 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 153,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

boot floor corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 151,474 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2016 151,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,721 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 147,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 142,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,550 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 134,500 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 134,481 miles

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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

boot floor corroded and holed

both front top shock mountngs worn

fuel cap damaged

jacking points corroded

oil on rack

Pass 9 Dec 2009 133,490 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 133,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 133,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 131,798 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 131,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front cv boots cracking

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front and rear susp corroded

indicator stalk worn

no reverse lights

o/s/r brake flexi unions corroded

slight insicurity to both front brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2007 130,215 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 130,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 126,430 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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K42 JAR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 K42 JAR, 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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K42 JAR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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