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J155 KOT

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,603 mi
Last recorded159,603 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 KOT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 159,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 158,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 157,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 157,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 156,370 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 156,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 153,341 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 142,507 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 136,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 125,537 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 125,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 121,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,099 miles

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

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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J155 KOT is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J155 KOT, 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 J155 KOT registered?

J155 KOT is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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