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K598 POY

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 POY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 96,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper fog not lamp working upper

Fail 2 Oct 2021 93,609 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,496 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,476 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,065 miles

Central Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil around gear box engine

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 90,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

both head light beam pattern very weak

fuel tank straps corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,479 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,243 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns worn just ok for mot

oil leak around engine

various chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,243 miles

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

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

both headlight beam patterns worn just ok for mot

oil leak around engine

various chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,961 miles

A/C radiator badly worn & A/C not working.

Both headlight patterns very weak but just within limits at time of test - Recommend headlights replaced.

Crack in front number plate.

Oil around underside of engine - suspect from N/S.

Signs of 'Acid residue' around battery.

Slight dampness around steering rack turret & suspect rack seaals weeping into gaitors.

Slight play in both front outer A/R/B mounting bushes.

Suspect O/S/F seat adjuster worn but within limits.

Various brake hose ferrules corroding.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle structure, suspension & components.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 84,960 miles

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

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

A/C radiator badly worn & A/C not working.

Both headlight patterns very weak but just within limits at time of test - Recommend headlights replaced.

Crack in front number plate.

N/S/R inner sidelight not working but 50% do so within limits.

Oil around underside of engine - suspect from N/S.

Signs of 'Acid residue' around battery.

Slight dampness around steering rack turret & suspect rack seaals weeping into gaitors.

Slight play in both front outer A/R/B mounting bushes.

Suspect O/S/F seat adjuster worn but within limits.

Various brake hose ferrules corroding.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle structure, suspension & components.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,882 miles

A/C radiator badly worn.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test - Recommend replaced.

Corrosion to various brake hose ferruls.

Oil around underside of engine - Suspect fron N/S/R of engine.

Plastic melted onto exhaust.

Slight dampness around steering rack turret & suspect rack seals weeping into gaitors.

Tempory repair made to N/S steering rack boot for M.O.T. - Recommend new boot soon fitted.

Various chips in windscreen but just within limits at time of test.

Various corrosion to vehicle structure. suspension & components.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,882 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

A/C radiator badly worn.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test - Recommend replaced.

Corrosion to various brake hose ferruls.

Oil around underside of engine - Suspect fron N/S/R of engine.

Plastic melted onto exhaust.

Slight dampness around steering rack turret & suspect rack seals weeping into gaitors.

Various chips in windscreen but just within limits at time of test.

Various corrosion to vehicle structure. suspension & components.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,200 miles

Battery slightly insicure.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within limits at time of test.

Both rear tyres close to ware bands & cracking in treads (185/65x15).

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

Corrosion to vehicle structure, suspension & body.

Dampness around steering rack turrett.

Interior roof linning adrift.

Oil around underside of engine & gearbox.

Various 'flexi' brake hoses ferruls corroding.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 78,200 miles

Battery slightly insicure.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within limits at time of test.

Both rear tyres close to ware bands & cracking in treads (185/65x15).

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

Corrosion to vehicle structure, suspension & body.

Dampness around steering rack turrett.

Interior roof linning adrift.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil around underside of engine & gearbox.

Various 'flexi' brake hoses ferruls corroding.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,884 miles

A/C radiator cores worn.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T. limits.

Both rear tyres getting close to ware bands (185/65x15).

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

Dampness around power steering rack turret.

Interior rear headlinning insicure.

Misting of oil to engine & gearbox.

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

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

Surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,884 miles

A/C radiator cores worn.

Both headlight patterns weak but just within M.O.T. limits.

Both rear tyres getting close to ware bands (185/65x15).

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

Dampness around power steering rack turret.

Interior rear headlinning insicure.

Misting of oil to engine & gearbox.

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

Surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,852 miles

Both rear tyres very close to wear bands (185/65x15).

Front brake pads approx. 90% worn.

N/S headlight pattern very weak but just on M.O.T. limits.

Possible oil weep from engine & gearbox.

Power steering rack slightly damp.

Suspect rear brake pads low.

Under side of vehicle covered with surface rust on suspension & body.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 75,852 miles

Both rear tyres very close to wear bands (185/65x15).

Front brake pads approx. 90% worn.

N/S headlight pattern very weak but just on M.O.T. limits.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Possible oil weep from engine & gearbox.

Power steering rack slightly damp.

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

Suspect rear brake pads low.

Under side of vehicle covered with surface rust on suspension & body.

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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K598 POY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K598 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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K598 POY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 9 November 1992.

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