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J109 FGF

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 FGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 147,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 146,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 146,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint cover perished

Nearside Front windscreen washer n/op

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 144,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 144,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 144,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 144,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,087 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 139,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 132,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 129,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 126,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 126,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 123,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 May 2009 114,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 114,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 111,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 109,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 105,513 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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J109 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J109 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J109 FGF registered?

J109 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J109 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 FGF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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