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K890 FAU

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 FAU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured At rear steering rack fixing (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at steering rack fixings (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre - slight cracking in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 129,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre - slight cracking in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 128,202 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 128,154 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,133 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 127,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 126,544 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 126,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 121,746 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 121,746 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 120,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 120,581 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 115,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 109,714 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 105,186 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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K890 FAU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K890 FAU, 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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K890 FAU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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