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J124 XDP

1992 Saab 900 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,321 mi
Last recorded149,321 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo153,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ124 XDP
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 149,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,909 miles

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

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

corrosion under boot on nearside

nearside park brake effort weak

offside headlamp weak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 145,854 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion under boot on nearside

nearside park brake effort weak

offside headlamp weak

offside wiper split

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,424 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lmages weak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 139,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lmages weak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,237 miles

osf lower joint dry and noisy.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,797 miles

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

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

headlamp images slightly weak.

patch of corrosion under boot floor (nearside) also patch of corrosion under nearside front chassis.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 135,795 miles

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

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

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

headlamp images slightly weak.

patch of corrosion under boot floor (nearside) also patch of corrosion under nearside front chassis.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,324 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust tail pipe cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 134,223 miles

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

front no plate delamating.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 132,979 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 132,973 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,959 miles

25% front brake imbalance on limit

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 126,220 miles

16 % front brake imbalance

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake hose (in front of axel) ferrules corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J124 XDP is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 153,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J124 XDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J124 XDP is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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