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K518 LHS

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 LHS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

1 Fuel tank Strap Missing but tank is secure

Body has slight corrosion All over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radiator Leaking

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r door corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r door corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,692 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear doors corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bottom section of all four doors badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2010 31,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,358 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,312 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,016 miles

all lower part of doors corroded

o/s/f brake flexi hose ends corroded

rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,828 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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K518 LHS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K518 LHS, 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 K518 LHS registered?

K518 LHS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1992.

Is K518 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K518 LHS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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