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J171 PJO

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 PJO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 167,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 167,456 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 167,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 166,592 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rack end boots damp

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

oil leak on gear box

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,972 miles

all brake flexi pipes deteriorating

all coil springs corroding

corrosion on front chassis legs

front cross member corroding

inner wings corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and close to marker bars

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak on engine

slight leak on rack ends

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,244 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad engine oil leak (above steering rack)

corrosion on front chassis legs

outer sill covers fitted to rear

Fail 29 Jun 2012 163,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad engine oil leak (above steering rack)

corrosion on front chassis legs

outer sill covers fitted to rear

Pass 25 Jan 2011 161,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 157,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 157,486 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 152,427 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 152,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

x2 rear exhaust rubbers deterioated

Pass 19 Dec 2007 146,692 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 146,692 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 142,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 135,380 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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J171 PJO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J171 PJO, 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 J171 PJO registered?

J171 PJO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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