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K590 JCA

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,161 mi
Last recorded117,161 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK590 JCA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 117,161 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 117,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 115,746 miles

n/s/r brake hose twisted. Front brake pads low. Rear wheel arch areas corroded. o/s/f brake hose perished. n/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Fail 14 May 2009 115,746 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake hose twisted. Front brake pads low. Rear wheel arch areas corroded. o/s/f brake hose perished. n/s/r brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 15 May 2008 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 112,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 111,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 111,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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K590 JCA is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K590 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.

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K590 JCA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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