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K643 EVW

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,798 mi
Last recorded209,798 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK643 EVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 209,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 201,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch- due to it being part of body and not a bolt on part it is classed as prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm and close to showing cords on edges but not yet meeting failure criteria (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch liner at bottom, in front of wheel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch- due to it being part of body and not a bolt on part it is classed as prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch liner at bottom, in front of wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 193,703 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 193,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 189,963 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2013 184,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 175,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 175,626 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 170,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 168,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 24 Sep 2010 168,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Sep 2009 166,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 166,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 158,576 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 158,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 147,790 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 147,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion in boot. Surface corrosion of rear beam axle,rear suspension components,O/S/F chassis rail.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 137,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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K643 EVW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K643 EVW, 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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K643 EVW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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