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K73 CAC

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,550 mi
Last recorded187,550 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 CAC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 187,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 187,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 187,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 187,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around sill area to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 184,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 184,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 181,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to subframe near wishbone mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near wishbone mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,083 miles

several small exhaust blows

Fail 12 Jun 2017 168,081 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides at wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

several small exhaust blows

Pass 5 Jul 2016 160,298 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 160,277 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2015 151,405 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,405 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 148,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 146,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 146,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 143,397 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 143,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 139,059 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 132,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 129,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 125,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 125,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 121,741 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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K73 CAC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue 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 K73 CAC, 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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K73 CAC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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