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J25 FNG

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 FNG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,011 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 96,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort lowish and lazy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 95,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 95,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre rear and both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

rear pan ard rod and n/s/f inner wing corroding

Pass 10 May 2018 95,659 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 95,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,576 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 95,575 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 94,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 94,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 94,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 94,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,572 miles

hc high

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

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

battery tray area and n/s/f shock absorber mount area all corroding

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,527 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/f shock absorber mount area under wing and battery tray corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,193 miles

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

front no plate cracked

o/s rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2006 92,716 miles

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

front no plate cracked

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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J25 FNG is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J25 FNG, 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 J25 FNG registered?

J25 FNG is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1992.

Is J25 FNG safe to buy?

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