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K814 PLF

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,953 mi
Last recorded48,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK814 PLF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 48,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 48,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,627 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,728 miles

both front tyres splitting and perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,724 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres splitting and perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,816 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,169 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,624 miles

Check engine light on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,864 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,864 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,399 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,237 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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K814 PLF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K814 PLF, 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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K814 PLF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 December 1992.

Is K814 PLF safe to buy?

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