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K98 LAP

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,396 mi
Last recorded227,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 LAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 227,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 226,178 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 226,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 223,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 223,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 222,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 222,459 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 210,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 210,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED/HOLED AT TOW BRACKET

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 200,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

WELDING REPAIRS TO NSF AND OSF INNER WINGS/REAR FLOOR PAN /OSF FLOOR PAN/REAR WHEELARCH

Fail 28 Jul 2016 200,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/spring tower (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/spring tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside engine mount worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 200,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

POOR REPAIR TO DRIVERS FLOOR PAN

Pass 21 Jul 2015 188,097 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 185,732 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 182,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 140,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

centre rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2006 125,799 miles

N/S AND O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT HAS CORROSION BUT NOT HOLED

O/S/R 1/4 BUMPER MISSING

O/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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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K98 LAP is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K98 LAP, 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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K98 LAP is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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