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K966 FPU

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK966 FPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,596 miles

Offside Front underbody corroded, around jacking point

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front underbody corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 134,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm to chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 133,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 132,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 131,688 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 131,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,837 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,154 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,102 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported at inner wing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis leg drain hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing, area of brake pipe (2.4.A.3)

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

ALL brake disc cover plates are corroded to excess

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,307 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 126,302 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,527 miles

Excessive corrosion to all brake disc backplates

Fail 10 Sep 2014 123,409 miles

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

Excessive corrosion to all brake disc backplates

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

It would appear that the ABS light comes on occasionally - at time of retest the light followed it's correct sequence.

battery is now held down with cable ties - Battery is secure

engine "MIL" light is ON at dash

Fail 17 Sep 2013 119,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine "MIL" light is ON at dash

Pass 28 Apr 2007 119,047 miles

smaller wiper blade fitted to n/s to miss damaged area.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 119,043 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has travel, but reserve exists

Pass 22 May 2006 116,712 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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K966 FPU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K966 FPU, 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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K966 FPU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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