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K499 MPX

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 MPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,892 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,401 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2022 103,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,555 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front CV gaiter perishing

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

fan housing loose

front bumper (offside) end cap missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

*** Strong Advise - both front tyres bald on both edges ***

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front CV gaiter perishing

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

fan housing loose

front bumper (offside) end cap missing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,812 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,064 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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K499 MPX is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K499 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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K499 MPX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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