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J108 FGF

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,757 mi
Last recorded134,757 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 FGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,757 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 134,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,481 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 125,481 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 119,577 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

signs of p.a.s fluid leak and both gearbox and engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2009 119,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

signs of p.a.s fluid leak and both gearbox and engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2008 116,455 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front reg plate damage noted

n/s/f tyre wall damage noted

top steering column shaft to steering wheel -- free play investigated movement/wear on wheel or column shaft splines-- confirm that it is secure -- pass & advise

Fail 15 Dec 2008 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front reg plate damage noted

n/s/f tyre wall damage noted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 111,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 111,065 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

power steering contaminated in oil --- suspect a leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 107,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 107,509 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J108 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J108 FGF, 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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What year was J108 FGF registered?

J108 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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