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J268 PJA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,900 mi
Last recorded172,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 PJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 172,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body has light corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2021 168,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under body has light corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2011 167,649 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 167,649 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 163,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 163,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 158,969 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 155,827 miles

Both front cv boots perishing

Corrosion setting in around both rear springs.(not excessive at time of test)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 155,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front cv boots perishing

Corrosion setting in around both rear springs.(not excessive at time of test)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 155,164 miles

n/s front and rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2007 155,164 miles

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

n/s front and rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 154,205 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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J268 PJA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J268 PJA, 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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J268 PJA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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