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J170 NLK

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,609 mi
Last recorded211,609 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 NLK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 211,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 211,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 204,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 204,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 197,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 189,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 180,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 172,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 165,691 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 165,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J170 NLK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J170 NLK, 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 J170 NLK registered?

J170 NLK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 July 1992.

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