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J1 CFA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 CFA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,585 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,585 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,216 miles

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

Engine oil leaks.

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 74,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,918 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,663 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,941 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,295 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,701 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 65,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 62,485 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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J1 CFA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J1 CFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 CFA registered?

J1 CFA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1992.

Is J1 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 CFA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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