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K447 DTW

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,768 mi
Last recorded211,768 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 DTW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 211,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 196,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 185,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 181,404 miles

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

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

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

exhaust and clamps rotten

heavy corrosion to both inner front wings near top of shock absorbers

nearside front flexible brake hose badly perished

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail near engine

steering feels incorrect on full lock when driving and does not self centre

Fail 16 Jan 2008 181,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust and clamps rotten

heavy corrosion to both inner front wings near top of shock absorbers

nearside front flexible brake hose badly perished

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail near engine

steering feels incorrect on full lock when driving and does not self centre

Fail 12 Dec 2007 181,364 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust and clamps rotten

heavy corrosion to both inner front wings near top of shock absorbers.

nearside front flexible hose badly perished

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front side repeater damaged but not revealing white light

offside rear tyre badly perished

slight corrosion to front chassis rail near engine Offside front

Pass 8 Dec 2006 176,730 miles

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

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

handbrake has lots of travel

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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K447 DTW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K447 DTW, 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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K447 DTW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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