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J215 CHV

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,066 mi
Last recorded207,066 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 CHV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 207,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear exhaust mountings perished

rear number plate faded

water leak from rad

Fail 13 Dec 2010 207,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear exhaust mountings perished

rear number plate faded

water leak from rad

Pass 2 Dec 2009 202,843 miles

rear number plate faded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 197,887 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 197,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 194,239 miles

both front headlamps

n/s/f tyre fouling suspension

o/s and n/s rear front tie bar bushs

o/s/f inner chassis

o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear no plate

Fail 18 Dec 2007 194,239 miles

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

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

both front headlamps

n/s/f tyre fouling suspension

o/s and n/s rear front tie bar bushs

o/s/f inner chassis

o/s/f inner wheel arch

rear no plate

Pass 19 Dec 2006 190,455 miles

nearside front pads low

nearside rack boot deteriorated

offside front inner wing damaged

offside front upper arm damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2006 190,455 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake fluid level on minimum

nearside front brake pads

offside front inner wing damaged

offside front upper arm damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2005 184,112 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 184,112 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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J215 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J215 CHV, 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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J215 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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