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J281 HGX

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 HGX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,486 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 120,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,225 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fuel cap broken.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 116,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Fuel cap broken.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,906 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 111,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 107,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 107,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J281 HGX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J281 HGX, 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 J281 HGX registered?

J281 HGX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J281 HGX safe to buy?

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