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K850 HYB

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,729 mi
Last recorded207,729 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 HYB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 207,729 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Various corrosion in the vehicle upper and underside of the body

Various engine oil and coolant leaks

Various stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Fail 18 May 2017 207,729 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Various corrosion in the vehicle upper and underside of the body

Various engine oil and coolant leaks

Various stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Pass 16 May 2016 203,724 miles

All the brake discs are slightly worn and corroded. The pads are all half worn.

All the flexi brake hoses are slightly perished

Both headlamp images are slightly blurred

The centre rear seat belt buckle plastic surround is missing

The instrument panel o/s illumination light bulb is not working but the n/s still lights the speedo

The n/s/r seat back rest lock has play but is secure

The n/s/r tyre tread depth is 2.5mm (minimum limit is 1.6mm) and is low on the outside edge

The rear fog and side light lenses on the tail gate are dirty inside

The rear suspension bump stops are missing

The sunroof is sealed

There are holes close to the battery tray in a unprescribed area and the battery is secure

There are small stonechips and scratches in the windscreen

There are various slight oil leaks

There is slight play in the steering column lower bush

There is various slight bodywork damage and corrosion

There is various underbody and component corrosion inc both rear chassis legs/inner wings

Various suspension bushes and dust covers are perished

Fail 12 May 2016 203,727 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage aerial mounting (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All the brake discs are slightly worn and corroded. The pads are all half worn.

All the flexi brake hoses are slightly perished

Both headlamp images are slightly blurred

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The centre rear seat belt buckle plastic surround is missing

The instrument panel o/s illumination light bulb is not working but the n/s still lights the speedo

The lamda sensor is loose in the exhaust

The n/s/f tyre tread depth is 2.5mm (minimum limit is 1.6mm) and low on the outside edge

The n/s/r seat back rest lock has play but is secure

The rear fog and side light lenses on the tail gate are dirty inside

The rear suspension bump stops are missing

The sunroof is sealed

There are holes close to the battery tray in a unprescribed area and the battery is secure

There are small stonechips and scratches in the windscreen

There are various slight oil leaks

There is various slight bodywork damage and corrosion

There is various underbody and component corrosion inc both rear chassis legs/inner wings

Various suspension bushes and dust covers are perished

Pass 22 May 2015 199,142 miles

Oil leak

all the rear light lenses damaged.

engine management light on!

exhaust Cat noisey!

lower edge of the o/s/f door corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake disc surfaces poor.

various body damage.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Fail 11 May 2015 199,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all the rear light lenses damaged.

engine management light on!

exhaust Cat noisey!

lower edge of the o/s/f door corroded.

n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake disc surfaces poor.

various body damage.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2014 194,772 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2014 194,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 191,323 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight exhaust leak at the rear joint.

various engine oil leaks.

various light scratches and small tone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 2 May 2013 191,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight exhaust leak at the rear joint.

various engine oil leaks.

various light scratches and small tone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 4 May 2012 187,328 miles

engine management light on.

hazard waring light switch sticky.

o/s rack gaiter perished.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 6 May 2011 182,825 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

underbody dry & corroded.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 6 May 2011 182,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

underbody dry & corroded.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 4 May 2010 179,227 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 179,219 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit to 1.6 mm.

slight exhaust leak at joints.

Pass 7 May 2009 174,580 miles

drivers window doesnt open.

engine wet with oil.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 1.6mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 May 2008 170,048 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition.

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 9 May 2007 164,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn to 2mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit.

rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 9 May 2007 164,567 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm,n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit.

rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 157,582 miles

engine/geabox weaping oil.

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking.

front tyres 3mm, n/s/r 4mm tyre + o/s/r tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

light switch slightly insecure.

n/s inner cv boot damp.

rear brake pipes corroded.

various light corrosion under bonnet.

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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K850 HYB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K850 HYB, 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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K850 HYB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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