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J353 CYY

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 CYY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,310 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Protective coating applied to underbody, restricting inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Protective coating applied to underbody, restricting inspection

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rusting on Exhaust System

Underbody, Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 104,417 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rusting on Exhaust System

Underbody, Steering And Suspension Components Rusting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing/bumper trim missing ( no sharp edes )

all tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing/bumper trim missing ( no sharp edes )

all tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 99,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low 18% efficent (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,662 miles

both rear tyres side walls showing signs of wear

petrol tank straps rusted

under side of vehicle rusted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres side walls showing signs of wear

petrol tank straps rusted

under side of vehicle rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 95,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,026 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,869 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear screen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

PAS has signs of previous fluid loss

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

Rear control arm bushes have slight play.

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 93,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wipers slightly smear screen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

PAS has signs of previous fluid loss

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

Rear control arm bushes have slight play.

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,188 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,207 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,571 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 87,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 85,587 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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J353 CYY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J353 CYY, 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 J353 CYY registered?

J353 CYY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J353 CYY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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