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J363 CYY

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

175,857 mi
Last recorded175,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ363 CYY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 175,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 175,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise check engine light is on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Strongly advise brake pedal sticking when depressed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 175,149 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,149 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2009 174,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 174,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,441 miles

cracks in o/s and n/s front flexis

Fail 24 Jun 2008 173,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front flexi brake pipes cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 173,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 170,463 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

shock absorber bushes perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2006 170,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Drivebelts perished slightly.

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J363 CYY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J363 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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J363 CYY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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