CarVerify

Free Car Check

K580 JCA

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

119,185 mi
Last recorded119,185 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 JCA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s front wing + front x member corroded

n/s headlamp has a stone chip

o/s front shocker bush split

tail pipe hitting rear bumper

Fail 29 Apr 2015 119,184 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

n/s front wing + front x member corroded

n/s headlamp has a stone chip

o/s front shocker bush split

tail pipe hitting rear bumper

Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

centre exhaust rubbers perishing

front and rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axel corroded

slight noise both front wheels on rotation

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,434 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 107,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,054 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 100,317 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,687 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 87,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,366 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 73,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 73,692 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K580 JCA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K580 JCA, 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

How do I check the history of K580 JCA?

You can check the full history of K580 JCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K580 JCA registered?

K580 JCA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is K580 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K580 JCA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K580 JCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K580 JCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.