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K495 NRL

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,352 mi
Last recorded115,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 NRL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,352 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 114,796 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 114,467 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,042 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,022 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 110,856 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,265 miles

both front tyres perished.

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 105,374 miles

Offside headlamp pattern poor

tyre walls cracked

Pass 28 May 2015 101,399 miles

centre erxhaust mount broken

corrosion on underbody components...centre rear brake hose ferrule corroding...advise to replace

front tyre sidewalls starting to split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,850 miles

Engine check light is on

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,728 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 95,507 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

Pass 28 May 2010 94,909 miles

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

Pass 14 Apr 2009 94,220 miles

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,429 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,696 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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K495 NRL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K495 NRL, 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 K495 NRL registered?

K495 NRL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K495 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 NRL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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