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J298 WRF

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

244,317 mi
Last recorded244,317 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 WRF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 244,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 243,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 243,540 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 243,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 242,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 240,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 240,234 miles

oil leak

slight coolant leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 238,353 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 235,381 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 235,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 233,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 233,490 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 228,137 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 215,673 miles

Oil leak

underbody corosion,still solid

Pass 8 Oct 2013 207,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 205,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 205,275 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 205,275 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 198,958 miles

damage to osr wing

exhaust rubbers cracking& perished

under body corosion

Fail 22 Dec 2008 198,958 miles

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

damage to osr wing

exhaust rubbers cracking& perished

under body corosion

Pass 27 Oct 2007 188,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 179,362 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 179,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 176,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 176,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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J298 WRF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J298 WRF, 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 J298 WRF registered?

J298 WRF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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