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K85 ESS

1992 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,622 mi
Last recorded164,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo153,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 ESS
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 164,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 164,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 160,941 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 160,941 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 153,407 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 153,407 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 148,138 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 148,123 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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K85 ESS is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 153,407 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K85 ESS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K85 ESS registered?

K85 ESS is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K85 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K85 ESS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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