MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn
screen chipped
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear tyres close to limit screen chipped
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J242 FYA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J242 FYA, 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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What year was J242 FYA registered?
J242 FYA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1992.
Is J242 FYA safe to buy?
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