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J287 NLO

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,774 mi
Last recorded210,774 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 NLO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 210,774 miles

exhaust mounts broken

rust holes in both inner wings

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear rust holes in boot floor

Fail 21 Aug 2015 210,722 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear rust holes in boot floor

exhaust mounts broken

rust holes in both inner wings

Pass 12 Sep 2014 216,070 miles

P.A.S and steering rack damp

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

battery slightly loose

both the front inner wings are hold. Not near load bearing point

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear boot floor is hold. Not near load bearing point

Fail 9 Sep 2014 216,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

P.A.S and steering rack damp

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

battery slightly loose

both the front inner wings are hold. Not near load bearing point

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear boot floor is hold. Not near load bearing point

Fail 2 Sep 2013 201,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front and rear suspension have slight corrosion

front brake flexes are showing signs of deterioration

n/s/f wiper blade is showing signs of wear

o/s/r inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

rear subframe has some corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 201,049 miles

front and rear suspension have slight corrosion

front brake flexes are showing signs of deterioration

n/s/f wiper blade is showing signs of wear

o/s/r inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

rear subframe has some corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 197,787 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 197,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 187,525 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 187,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 176,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 176,687 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 176,524 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

1) Rear brake hose has a rusting ferrule. 2) There is fluid around n/s/r brake caliper hand brake lever but unable to determine type.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 162,231 miles

offside headlamp reflector showing signs of deteriorating

offside rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 23 Mar 2007 142,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 142,467 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 133,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

battery heatshield chaufing manifold

slight dampness on steering rack

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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J287 NLO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J287 NLO, 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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J287 NLO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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