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J260 DYK

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,967 mi
Last recorded155,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 DYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 155,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 155,285 miles

Advise drivers seat does not tilt forward.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,863 miles

DRIVER DOOR LOWER CORRODED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORRISION

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER ARCH SURFACE CORRISION

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING SURFACE CORRISION

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 148,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER BODY SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

DRIVER DOOR LOWER CORRODED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORRISION

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER ARCH SURFACE CORRISION

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING SURFACE CORRISION

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 138,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 138,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroded.

advise offside front seat does not tilt forward.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,290 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both front headlamp images deteriated.

advise brakes,steering,susoension and exhaust components corroded.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise offside front seat does not tilt forward.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 128,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

advise both front headlamp images deteriated.

advise brakes,steering,susoension and exhaust components corroded.

advise front anti-roll bar bushes worn.

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

advise offside front does not tilt.

advise power steering system oil leaks.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,239 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components corroding

advise exhaust front pipe clamp loose-worn

advise front anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise head lamp beam images deteriorating

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side front inner wing area corroding

advise power steering pump,rack and pipes weeping

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,271 miles

advise both headlamp beam patterns-images deteriorating

advise corrosion off side front inner wing area

advise engine oil leaks

advise powersteering pipes-rack weeping

advise rear end of chassis starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2012 116,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both headlamp beam patterns-images deteriorating

advise corrosion off side front inner wing area

advise engine oil leaks

advise off side front tyre on 2.0mm and wearing unevenly

advise powersteering pipes-rack weeping

advise rear end of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,888 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Jun 2007 90,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 90,274 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J260 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J260 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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J260 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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