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J187 EGN

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 EGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 138,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2012 137,055 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 137,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 136,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 136,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 135,125 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 135,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 128,424 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 128,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 126,747 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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J187 EGN 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 60%.

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 J187 EGN, 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 J187 EGN registered?

J187 EGN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J187 EGN safe to buy?

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