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J335 MLK

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 MLK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,071 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 103,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,759 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,676 miles

Advise slight corrosion floor pan.

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise slight corrosion floor pan.

Advise slight oil leak from steering rack.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,628 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER AND INNER SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER AND INNER SIDE WALLS PERISHED

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,788 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACK/HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp lens chipped

oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside headlamp lens chipped

oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,811 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,517 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,303 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J335 MLK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J335 MLK, 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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J335 MLK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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