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K492 RRL

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 RRL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,967 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear and required soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 48,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 48,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 47,133 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 46,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted / out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,811 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 43,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,460 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 43,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 42,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,374 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked and perished(still legal)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,313 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,137 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,438 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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K492 RRL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K492 RRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K492 RRL registered?

K492 RRL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K492 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 RRL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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