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K53 RBV

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,954 mi
Last recorded141,954 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 RBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 141,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 141,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 137,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 137,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 130,540 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2017 130,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,608 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,603 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 123,067 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,195 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 118,750 miles

Off side rear bump stop missing.

Unable to check petrol cap seal ( locked, no key)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 118,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear bump stop missing.

Unable to check petrol cap seal ( locked, no key)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 116,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 116,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 113,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 108,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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K53 RBV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K53 RBV, 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 K53 RBV registered?

K53 RBV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K53 RBV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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