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XKT 53

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKT 53
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 138,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,635 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,676 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 104,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 104,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside cv boots perished

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low and perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,568 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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XKT 53 is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XKT 53, 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

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What year was XKT 53 registered?

XKT 53 is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is XKT 53 safe to buy?

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