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K800 SMW

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,541 mi
Last recorded102,541 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 SMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,541 miles

All underside suspension components corroded

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

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

External body corroded

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,326 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 72,336 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 72,336 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 66,846 miles

front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,964 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres perished

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 57,961 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,760 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,156 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,930 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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K800 SMW is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 K800 SMW, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K800 SMW registered?

K800 SMW is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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