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J371 DYO

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,692 mi
Last recorded120,692 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

RegistrationJ371 DYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 120,692 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2025 120,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,844 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,843 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no aim reading (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

ALL 4 TYRES MANUFACTURE DATE 2014

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,953 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 115,953 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,132 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 112,131 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,354 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak engine areas

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,652 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,554 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,554 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,031 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake low o/s

Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake low o/s

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,463 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,314 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 97,314 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,597 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,554 miles

Engine oil leaks from Cylinder Head Gasket(at front), and Oil Pump.

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 96,062 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 95,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 93,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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J371 DYO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J371 DYO, 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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J371 DYO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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