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K994 XWL

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,124 mi
Last recorded175,124 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK994 XWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 175,124 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 175,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 173,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 171,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,653 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 165,643 miles

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

corrosion nearside front sill

Pass 13 Apr 2016 163,196 miles

corrosion offside and nearside sills

Fail 13 Apr 2016 163,196 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion offside and nearside sills

Pass 13 Jun 2015 162,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 160,901 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 160,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery light on.

Nearside front tyre starting to crack.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 158,422 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 155,276 miles

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Very slight corrosion on under side of vehicle.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 155,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 153,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,084 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 149,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 142,062 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 141,763 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 135,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 135,059 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 131,793 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 131,793 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 125,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 125,427 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 28 Apr 2006 125,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K994 XWL 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 61.5%.

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 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 K994 XWL, 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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K994 XWL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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