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J26 MLY

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MLY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,270 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,667 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,616 miles

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing both front upper on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2024 122,616 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both front no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering linkage lightly rubbing both front upper on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,099 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,097 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 103,087 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,858 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,373 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system rusted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,373 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,219 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,000 miles

front brake hases slightly detoarated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hases slightly detoarated

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,153 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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J26 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J26 MLY, 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 J26 MLY registered?

J26 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 13 April 1992.

Is J26 MLY safe to buy?

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