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K596 POY

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,320 mi
Last recorded148,320 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 POY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 148,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side to side pipe coated on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,942 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 145,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 141,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slightly binding

Oil leak gearbox/diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle and brake pipes covered in wax oil restricting view

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 122,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,054 miles

near side rear hand brake low effort

Pass 23 Oct 2012 113,228 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,241 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,358 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 98,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisory.offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder.advise attention.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisory.offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 87,107 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,863 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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K596 POY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K596 POY, 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 K596 POY registered?

K596 POY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 October 1992.

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