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J159 ERC

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,176 mi
Last recorded217,176 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 ERC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 217,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 217,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 216,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 216,318 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 215,592 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 211,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 209,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cv boots perishing both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Will both will have to be replaced for next year (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 204,912 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 193,074 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2017 180,921 miles

beam patterns weak

c/v boot weeping

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2016 170,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 160,483 miles

c/v boots perished

front tyres worn low

Pass 11 Jan 2014 149,519 miles

play in steering columm

Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 137,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 137,843 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 133,612 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,283 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 123,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 108,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 101,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 101,294 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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J159 ERC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J159 ERC, 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 J159 ERC registered?

J159 ERC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J159 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 ERC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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