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J20 LPT

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

181,848 mi
Last recorded181,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LPT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 181,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 179,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 179,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 177,787 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 177,787 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 176,056 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 176,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 176,022 miles

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 175,653 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded also both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2021 175,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake low effort

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 173,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 173,874 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 173,173 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 173,172 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. unable to tilt forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust mount on centre box is broken

slight blow on exhaust rear joint from back box

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 173,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 173,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 172,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 172,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 172,139 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight engine / gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 169,940 miles

N/S/F tyre 3mm approx

Pass 22 Jun 2011 166,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 162,945 miles

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 158,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise that the front plate is cracked

advise that the fuel filter is badly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 158,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise that the front plate is cracked

advise that the fuel filter is badly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 157,330 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 156,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 156,709 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 152,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 May 2006 152,786 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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J20 LPT is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J20 LPT, 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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J20 LPT is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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