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K5 SAB

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,340 mi
Last recorded91,340 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,999 miles

fuel cap rubber perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,862 miles

rear tyres perished

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,688 miles

handbrake lever travel

windscreen slight damage

Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,653 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel

windscreen slight damage

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,375 miles

oil lamp on dash on (oil level ok)

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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K5 SAB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K5 SAB, 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 K5 SAB registered?

K5 SAB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1992.

Is K5 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 SAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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