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K40 SPS

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,316 mi
Last recorded133,316 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SPS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,856 miles

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

Rear TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,922 miles

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

Rear TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 6 Oct 2023 130,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,883 miles

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

Steering rack slight movement in nearside modification mounting (Noisy)

Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush - Tuning fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tuning fork bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,026 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tuning fork bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,758 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,119 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,418 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,918 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,211 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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K40 SPS is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 K40 SPS, 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 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K40 SPS registered?

K40 SPS is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is K40 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 SPS 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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