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J174 OMJ

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,223 mi
Last recorded217,223 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 OMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 217,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 211,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 211,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 205,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 204,982 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot floor starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 195,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 195,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 189,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 182,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 182,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 173,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 165,514 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,535 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 156,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J174 OMJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J174 OMJ, 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 J174 OMJ registered?

J174 OMJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J174 OMJ safe to buy?

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