
£3,136
1992 Saab 900i Cabriolet
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1992 Saab 900i Cabriolet, imported from Austria in 1993, has been family-owned since new. It shows 162,816 miles and comes with a detailed history, including service records and import documentation, and a recent service in December 2021, but does have some wear evident to the driver’s seat covered by tape.

Condition
6
The car presents fairly for its age and mileage. It has some cosmetic wear, like tape on the driver's seat and advisories on the MOT, but also has had significant recent maintenance, including a new clutch, brake calipers, and Mohair roof.
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Manual
Transmission:
YS3AC7506N7012919
Chassis No:
Odometer:
162,816 miles
K840BUH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1992 Saab 900i Cabriolet No Reserve Honest example bought by our lady vendor new with electric hood (replaced a few years ago) with tan leather interior and manual 'box Ordered new through Tarbuk Saab of Wien, Austria in June 1992 and imported Duty free to the UK through the United Nations Transfer of Residence (TOR) facility in August 1993 this sole family-owned Saab 900i Cabriolet was bought new by our lady vendor whilst working for UNIDO (part of the UN) in Austria during the early 90s returning to the UK with her in ’93.
She enjoyed the car for many years before transferring ownership to her son in 2013 who used the car lightly for the next 7 years before it transferred back to his mother, the original owner again in 2020 for her to enjoy once again.
Finished in Blue, the car boasts a black Mohair roof and sits upon its original 15” X-spoke alloy wheels and presents fairly given its 30 years old and has covered 162,816 miles.
Starting promptly, the car moved around as it should ...
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£260
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£3,860
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,286
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 13 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
163,227 miles
Registration Date
1992-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 07 2024 with 163,227 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 14 2023 with 162,996 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed
On May 23 2023 with 162,986 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Dec 14 2021 with 162,063 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
- surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Passed
On Jan 20 2021 with 160,069 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- mil light on
- corrosion in various places
- oil leak
Failed
On Dec 17 2020 with 160,066 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- mil light on
- corrosion in various places
- oil leak
- neaside rear discs worn
Passed
On Dec 23 2019 with 157,664 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2018 with 157,521 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Jul 14 2018 with 157,521 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jul 18 2013 with 157,034 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre close to legal limit
- offside rear tyre close to legal limit
- oil leak
- corrosion in various places
- all rear metal brake pipes corroded
- rear discs worn
Failed
On Jul 16 2013 with 157,034 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre close to legal limit
- offside rear tyre close to legal limit
- oil leak
- corrosion in various places
- all rear metal brake pipes corroded
- rear discs worn
Passed
On Aug 10 2012 with 155,131 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- offside front tyre on legal limit
- oil leak
- corroison in various places
- nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
Failed
On Aug 09 2012 with 155,131 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre on legal limit
- oil leak
- corroison in various places
- nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
Passed
On Jul 20 2011 with 153,048 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Entered:
- eml on
- both wipers split
- both rear lamp lenses damaged
- Oil leak
- all spring seats heavily corroded
Failed
On Jul 14 2011 with 153,035 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Entered:
- eml on
- both wipers split
- both rear lamp lenses damaged
- Oil leak
- all spring seats heavily corroded
- n/s boot floor holed and corroded
Failed
On Jul 13 2010 with 149,510 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- engine light on
- rear axle beam corroded
- n/s rear tyre worn on edges
- general under side corrosion
Passed
On Jul 13 2010 with 149,510 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Entered:
- engine light on
- rear axle beam corroded
- n/s rear tyre worn on edges
- general under side corrosion
Passed
On Jul 09 2009 with 145,449 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
User Entered:
- rear no.plate starting to fade
- rear axle beam heaverly corroded
- rear top shock mounting areas corroded
Passed
On Aug 08 2008 with 141,817 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak
- corrosion in various places
Passed
On Jul 18 2007 with 137,660 miles
Failed
On Jul 04 2007 with 137,645 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- front no.plate cracked
Passed
On Aug 02 2006 with 134,547 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear axle beam heavily corroded
Failed
On Aug 02 2006 with 134,547 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear axle beam heavily corroded


