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K946 TRU

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK946 TRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 80,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,643 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 78,643 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine not charging

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,211 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 74,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,516 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,291 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,879 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 72,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,203 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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K946 TRU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K946 TRU, 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 K946 TRU registered?

K946 TRU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1992.

Is K946 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K946 TRU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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