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K976 KGH

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

295,322 mi
Last recorded295,322 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 KGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 295,322 miles

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

Rear suspension area slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 294,538 miles

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

Rear suspension area slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 293,595 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension area slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 292,411 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear suspension area slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 292,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bad connection??? (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear suspension area slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 291,326 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 291,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under Bonnett (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 287,705 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 287,703 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush End bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 283,197 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 283,190 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 276,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 270,290 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2014 270,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 263,793 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2013 263,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 255,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 255,791 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 248,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 248,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 241,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 241,258 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 226,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 218,520 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 209,949 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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K976 KGH is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K976 KGH, 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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What year was K976 KGH registered?

K976 KGH is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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