CarVerify

Free Car Check

J161 GGF

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

249,083 mi
Last recorded249,083 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 GGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 249,083 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 247,554 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 247,554 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 243,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 238,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 238,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 233,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area has corrosion.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 233,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area has corrosion.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 228,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear indicator lens holed

slight corrosion around battery clamp mounting area

Pass 20 Jan 2020 228,735 miles

offside front wheel slight binding

nearside and offside headlight patterns slight diffused

Pass 10 Jan 2019 228,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 226,132 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 226,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 224,546 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 224,533 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 223,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 223,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 224,868 miles

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

Nearside rear Panhard rod mounting corroded

boot floor corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 221,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 219,119 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 214,508 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 211,688 miles

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

both front indicator lens cracking

exhaust blows front and rear sections

front pads low brake pipe rusting to o/s/r caliper

head lamp patterns poor just in spec

o/s/f inner part of wheel rim running out of align oil around o/s of steering rack

rear axle rusting badly

Fail 18 Jan 2012 211,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front indicator lens cracking

exhaust blows front and rear sections

front pads low brake pipe rusting to o/s/r caliper

head lamp patterns poor just in spec

o/s/f inner part of wheel rim running out of align oil around o/s of steering rack

rear axle rusting badly

Pass 6 Jan 2011 207,953 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 195,177 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 184,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 177,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 172,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 165,109 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J161 GGF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GGF, 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

How do I check the history of J161 GGF?

You can check the full history of J161 GGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J161 GGF registered?

J161 GGF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 May 1992.

Is J161 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J161 GGF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J161 GGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J161 GGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.