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K653 KGH

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,936 mi
Last recorded171,936 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 KGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 171,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 171,906 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 170,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded & split, outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Fail 7 Sep 2024 170,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks battery positive wiring exposed across chassis rail (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded & split, outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 6 Jun 2023 170,767 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 170,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 169,876 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 169,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 169,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 169,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 167,533 miles

slight dampness from steering rack

Fail 5 May 2016 167,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight dampness from steering rack

Pass 6 May 2015 166,413 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion around off side rear axle tie bar mount

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 9 Apr 2014 165,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 165,554 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 161,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 159,074 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 156,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 156,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 154,236 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 154,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 148,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 144,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 144,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 140,995 miles

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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K653 KGH is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K653 KGH, 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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K653 KGH is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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