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J293 DVO

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 DVO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 157,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 154,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 150,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 149,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 145,656 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 145,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,074 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 126,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 126,827 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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J293 DVO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J293 DVO, 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 J293 DVO registered?

J293 DVO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J293 DVO safe to buy?

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