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J217 CHV

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 CHV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 93,901 miles

Battery insecure excessive corrosion to box (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion to all suspension units

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,811 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)

nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

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

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)

nearside and offside steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 2 May 2013 93,276 miles

Advise both front headlamp aims faint

Advise ignition barrel insecure but still functional

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Advise both front headlamp aims faint

Advise ignition barrel insecure but still functional

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,246 miles

Indecators intermittant but working on time of test.

Slight corrosion in boot well

ignition switch in pieces.

Pass 27 May 2011 93,184 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

front wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 8 May 2010 92,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 92,595 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2009 88,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,559 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 85,860 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 85,860 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 71,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,143 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 57,143 miles

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

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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J217 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J217 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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J217 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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