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J161 LBP

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,790 mi
Last recorded168,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2011 168,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 161,132 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTELEY SCORED

Fail 28 Jul 2010 160,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTELEY SCORED

Pass 30 Jul 2009 153,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 153,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 145,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 143,723 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 143,723 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LBP is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J161 LBP, 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 J161 LBP registered?

J161 LBP is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J161 LBP safe to buy?

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