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J256 DYK

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,883 mi
Last recorded124,883 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 DYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to T-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 112,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to T-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,765 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 82,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,726 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,947 miles

centre exhaust box very rusty

engine oil leack

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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J256 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 J256 DYK, 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 J256 DYK registered?

J256 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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