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J177 JMG

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 JMG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,136 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,131 miles

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

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

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,712 miles

O/S/R wheel arch in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter / hose (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking looks like the rack (2.3.3b)

O/S/R wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,795 miles

OIL LEAK DANGROUS

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK DANGROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,675 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,503 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,638 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,785 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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J177 JMG is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J177 JMG, 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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J177 JMG is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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