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K878 CDP

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

198,599 mi
Last recorded198,599 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 CDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 198,599 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2025 198,546 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 195,826 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 193,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 193,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 191,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 191,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 189,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 188,145 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 188,143 miles

Power steering component leaking rack / pipe? (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 186,035 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 186,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 184,799 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 184,798 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 180,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside park brake efficiency only half the nearside efficiency

Pass 19 May 2016 178,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 178,548 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven park brake (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 173,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

park brake application uneven

Pass 27 May 2014 168,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 164,060 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 164,059 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 161,692 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 17 May 2011 156,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,319 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 148,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 143,816 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 143,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 141,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 140,373 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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K878 CDP is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K878 CDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K878 CDP registered?

K878 CDP is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K878 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K878 CDP shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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