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J378 CUM

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,475 mi
Last recorded131,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 CUM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,475 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 130,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 129,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 126,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,157 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 123,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 119,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,906 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,457 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front wheel slight sign off rubbing.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,725 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,315 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,315 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,137 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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J378 CUM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J378 CUM, 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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J378 CUM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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