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J33 DWS

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 141,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,952 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 97,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,126 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 86,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 86,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 86,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,444 miles

hand brake just passed efficiency test. Advise this is looked at

one guide on inner wheel arch for bonnet has corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 86,229 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing@bonnet guide (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 85,432 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 85,432 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 84,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

check engine light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

front and rear flexi ferule ends getting thin

Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,783 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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J33 DWS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J33 DWS, 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 J33 DWS registered?

J33 DWS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J33 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 DWS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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