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K840 BUH

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,227 mi
Last recorded163,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 BUH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,119cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 163,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 162,996 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 162,986 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))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,063 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,069 miles

corrosion in various places

mil light on

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 160,066 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion in various places

mil light on

neaside rear discs worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2019 157,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 157,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 157,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 157,034 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2013 157,034 miles

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 155,131 miles

corroison in various places

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 155,131 miles

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

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

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

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

corroison in various places

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 153,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all spring seats heavily corroded

both rear lamp lenses damaged

both wipers split

eml on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 153,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all spring seats heavily corroded

both rear lamp lenses damaged

both wipers split

eml on

n/s boot floor holed and corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 149,510 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle beam corroded

general under side corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 13 Jul 2010 149,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine light on

general under side corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 145,449 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle beam heaverly corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear no.plate starting to fade

rear top shock mounting areas corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 141,817 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 137,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 137,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no.plate cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2006 134,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 134,547 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle beam heavily corroded

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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K840 BUH is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K840 BUH, 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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K840 BUH is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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