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J161 ERC

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 ERC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 97,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 95,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,889 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,241 miles

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,714 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,249 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 47,638 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 45,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,950 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Nov 2013 45,948 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,934 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bumper loose

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,372 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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J161 ERC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J161 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.

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What year was J161 ERC registered?

J161 ERC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J161 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 ERC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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