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J16 SEL

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,732 mi
Last recorded119,732 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SEL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,783 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,417 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 113,414 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,548 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 110,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 108,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

near side rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,054 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAKS!

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,054 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAKS!

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,755 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,609 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 75,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,630 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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J16 SEL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J16 SEL, 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 J16 SEL registered?

J16 SEL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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