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J374 JBV

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,075 mi
Last recorded140,075 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ374 JBV
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 140,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 140,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 135,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 131,123 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 126,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J374 JBV is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 136,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J374 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J374 JBV registered?

J374 JBV is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J374 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J374 JBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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