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J377 UPA

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,768 mi
Last recorded142,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 UPA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 142,768 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 142,191 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,710 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

bad oil leak

exhaust leaking and insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking up

offside front tyre worn on outer edge,becoming low on tread

offside front wiper deteriorating

rear shock absorber top mounting bushes perishing and split

Fail 24 Feb 2017 141,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

bad oil leak

exhaust leaking and insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking up

offside front tyre worn on outer edge,becoming low on tread

offside front wiper deteriorating

rear shock absorber top mounting bushes perishing and split

Pass 10 Mar 2016 139,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 139,635 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Oct 2014 139,635 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 137,938 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2012 137,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,465 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2011 137,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 136,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 136,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 133,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 133,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,693 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 127,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 123,825 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 123,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J377 UPA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J377 UPA, 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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J377 UPA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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