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J129 YTW

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,274 mi
Last recorded204,274 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 YTW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 204,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 204,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 203,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 203,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 201,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 200,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 198,531 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 198,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 196,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 193,907 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,834 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 187,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 182,171 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 178,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 178,162 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 174,140 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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J129 YTW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J129 YTW, 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 J129 YTW registered?

J129 YTW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1992.

Is J129 YTW safe to buy?

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