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K524 LHS

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 LHS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 136,560 miles

check engine light coming on and idle slightly erratic

corrosion at nearside rear above exhaust

damage to n/s haedlight

major oil leak at engine

n/s/r bumper slightly loose but not insecure

o/s handbrake could be better

Fail 6 Dec 2010 136,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

check engine light coming on and idle slightly erratic

corrosion at nearside rear above exhaust

damage to n/s haedlight

major oil leak at engine

n/s/r bumper slightly loose but not insecure

o/s handbrake could be better

Pass 8 Dec 2009 130,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 130,543 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

lower effort at o/s handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2008 126,413 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 126,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exessive oil leak around engine

nearside front headlight glass cracked

no b.s numbers or posscodes on front or rear number plates

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 120,741 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 120,741 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 112,024 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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K524 LHS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K524 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.

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What year was K524 LHS registered?

K524 LHS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K524 LHS safe to buy?

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