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K972 PTR

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,203 mi
Last recorded35,203 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 PTR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 35,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,277 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,470 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,671 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight exhaust blow from center to rear joint

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,748 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders and starting to perish/ harden.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,745 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders and starting to perish/ harden.

Handbrake travel quite high.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 21,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear hand brake slightly reduced effort.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,166 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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K972 PTR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K972 PTR, 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

How do I check the history of K972 PTR?

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What year was K972 PTR registered?

K972 PTR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1992.

Is K972 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K972 PTR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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