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J223 WCF

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 WCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 110,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,464 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 110,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 110,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to 'Cat' gasket/joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,848 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has surface cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 106,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 105,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside front headlamps steamed up

nearside and offside rear brake pipes starting to become corroded

offside and nearside front flexy hoses cracking

offside rear flexy hose ferrule corroded

rear and front exhaust slight blow

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,747 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 98,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J223 WCF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J223 WCF, 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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J223 WCF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 June 1992.

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