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K520 MOW

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 MOW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 121,513 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 120,869 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 118,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,114 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,344 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,346 miles

Battery loose

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115,364 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 114,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 112,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,932 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 106,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,429 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 101,147 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 86,085 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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K520 MOW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K520 MOW, 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 K520 MOW registered?

K520 MOW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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