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J120 FGF

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,425 mi
Last recorded135,425 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 FGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 135,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,666 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,482 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 126,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 122,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,155 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 117,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 114,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 110,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 108,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,575 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 102,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1) Battery lose. † †2) N/S Rear tyre close to limt. † †3) Nail in O/S rear tyre

4) N/S and O/S front shock absorber bump stops split †.

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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J120 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J120 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 J120 FGF registered?

J120 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J120 FGF safe to buy?

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