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K859 EWW

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 EWW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,860 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake sticking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

powersteering noisy

Fail 11 Jun 2025 49,859 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake sticking

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 49,560 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Power steering noisy

Pass 23 May 2023 48,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s not pulling as good as o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front headlamps beam image becoming fuzzy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

fuel tank straps badly corroded

strong smell of petrol no signs of leaks

Pass 11 May 2022 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside washer jet weak flow

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

head lamp images slightly blurred

Pass 14 May 2021 47,745 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 47,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,965 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 45,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,859 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f wipers split

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,635 miles

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Unable to fully assess underside of vechile due to excessive amounts of underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All tyres to vechile aged-Dot 02-05 with cracking & perishing to sidewalls

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Unable to fully assess underside of vechile due to excessive amounts of underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,265 miles

front number plate damaged but not likly to be mis read.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 41,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 39,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,501 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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K859 EWW 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 70.4%.

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 K859 EWW, 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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What year was K859 EWW registered?

K859 EWW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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