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J152 CTO

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,802 mi
Last recorded207,802 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 CTO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 207,802 miles

Front corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheelarch

Fail 13 Sep 2017 207,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheelarch

Pass 13 Sep 2016 197,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 186,795 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 186,728 miles

Battery insecure fixings corroded (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on wing edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 180,802 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 180,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 172,215 miles

Front underside of car corroded and starting to get holes.

Rear chassis is corroded in variuos places.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 172,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front underside of car corroded and starting to get holes.

Rear chassis is corroded in variuos places.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 158,671 miles

BOTH front tyres are wearing near to wear limit bars.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components and mounting areas to vehicle.

Corrosion to steering rack nearside chassis mounting area corroded near to limits.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 158,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

BOTH front tyres are wearing near to wear limit bars.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components and mounting areas to vehicle.

Corrosion to steering rack nearside chassis mounting area corroded near to limits.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 146,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 146,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 146,154 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 145,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 145,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 143,025 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 143,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 140,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 138,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 135,942 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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J152 CTO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J152 CTO, 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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J152 CTO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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