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K491 MPX

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,470 mi
Last recorded129,470 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 MPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,470 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 127,040 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 123,280 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 123,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 119,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 116,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 113,169 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 113,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K491 MPX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K491 MPX, 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 K491 MPX registered?

K491 MPX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K491 MPX safe to buy?

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