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J247 DUL

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

205,767 mi
Last recorded205,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 DUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 205,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 205,759 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 200,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 200,354 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 194,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 192,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 190,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 190,878 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 189,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 188,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 187,791 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 187,791 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 185,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 179,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 175,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 175,746 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 172,597 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 172,593 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2014 167,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 167,637 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 162,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 162,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 159,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 154,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 149,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 145,242 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 137,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 116,594 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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J247 DUL 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 72.4%.

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 J247 DUL, 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 J247 DUL registered?

J247 DUL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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