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J263 DYK

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 DYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,002 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,605 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,593 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 67,615 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,515 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 63,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,357 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 62,300 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,643 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,992 miles

front number plate cracked. right rear tyre outer wall cracking.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,909 miles

front number 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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J263 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J263 DYK registered?

J263 DYK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J263 DYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J263 DYK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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