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J286 NLE

1992 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 XS127,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 NLE
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,385 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 139,385 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 126,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r seatbelt shroud missing

o/s/r tyre close to limit †

rear number plate starting to split

Fail 13 Mar 2006 125,463 miles

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

Body filled applied to offside outer sill, no signs of excessive corrosion within area

Both front and both rear brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside parking brake cable outer casing cracked

Offside front flex hose perished

Offside rear seat belt clasp shroud missing

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Rear number plate degrading

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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J286 NLE is a 1992 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,826 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J286 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J286 NLE registered?

J286 NLE is a 1992 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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