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J263 CHV

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,191 mi
Last recorded204,191 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 CHV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 204,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 200,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 200,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 191,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 182,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 179,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 176,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 172,354 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 172,337 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 169,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 169,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 162,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 155,379 miles

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

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

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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J263 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J263 CHV, 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 J263 CHV registered?

J263 CHV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1992.

Is J263 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J263 CHV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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