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J271 URD

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,288 mi
Last recorded167,288 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 URD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 167,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear arch bottoms corroded and holded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 167,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear arch bottoms corroded and holded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 163,855 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 163,798 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED EXHAUST MAJOR LEAK.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 159,777 miles

Both front inner wings holed at bottom

Rear seats not in use belts not checked

Fail 28 Feb 2020 159,747 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected objects hanging from mirror (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wings holed at bottom

Rear seats not in use belts not checked

Pass 22 Feb 2019 156,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear advise brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Nearside Rear advise shock absorber mounting rubber cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2 millimetres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear advise brake hose ferrul slightly corroded

Offside Rear advise shock absorber mounting cracked

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear advise corrosion at rear axle

Fail 21 Feb 2019 156,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear advise brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Nearside Rear advise shock absorber mounting rubber cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2 millimetres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear advise brake hose ferrul slightly corroded

Offside Rear advise shock absorber mounting cracked

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear advise corrosion at rear axle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 151,415 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,082 miles

Oil leak ()

advise corrosion at rear nearside spring area

Fail 23 Sep 2016 146,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

advise corrosion at rear nearside spring area

Pass 23 Sep 2015 140,720 miles

Transmission. Oil. Leak

Corrosion rea. Near side and offside under vehicle

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

Rear offside and near side bump. Rubbers. Missing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion rea. Near side and offside under vehicle

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

Rear offside and near side bump. Rubbers. Missing

Transmission. Oil. Leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 133,381 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear floors rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 133,381 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear floors rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2012 131,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 130,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 128,616 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,101 miles

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 12 Sep 2009 125,101 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,171 miles

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

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,014 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2006 114,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 114,050 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Slight hydraulic oil leak under steering rack o/s

Slight oil leak from gear box

o/s outer c/v gaiter perishing

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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J271 URD is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J271 URD, 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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J271 URD is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 23 February 1992.

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