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J265 JOR

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 JOR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,302 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,852 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,852 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,523 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,913 miles

Oil leak

some rust in n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some rust in n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,034 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 71,034 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,667 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,705 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 65,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,424 miles

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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J265 JOR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J265 JOR, 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 J265 JOR registered?

J265 JOR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J265 JOR safe to buy?

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