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J404 NBJ

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,215 mi
Last recorded73,215 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 NBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,215 miles

General Corrosion Underneath Vehicle And Under Sealed

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underneath vehicle and covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,091 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion brake hose ferrals

corrosion front bonnet

corrosion rear brake pipes

front and rear chassis undersealed

front reg plate damaged

susupension bushes detiroateing not resulting in excessive play

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,023 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion brake hose ferrals

corrosion front bonnet

corrosion rear brake pipes

front and rear chassis undersealed

front reg plate damaged

susupension bushes detiroateing not resulting in excessive play

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,535 miles

bottom of doors corroded

chip o/s/f windscreen

corrosion bonnet

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion suspension arms

damage front reg plate

front subframe / chassis repaired with welding and heavily undersealed

hose ferrals corrodeing

slight scratching front windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip o/s/f windscreen

corrosion bonnet

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion suspension arms

damage front reg plate

hose ferrals corrodeing

slight scratching front windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,529 miles

all brake hose ferrals corrodeing

corrosion rear brake pipes

front susupension arms both sides corrodeing

light scratching on front windscreen

n/s/f lower shock nut has been welded on due to stripped thread

surface corrosion rear disc outer faces unable to see condition of inner faces

Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake hose ferrals corrodeing

corrosion rear brake pipes

front susupension arms both sides corrodeing

light scratching on front windscreen

surface corrosion rear disc outer faces unable to see condition of inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,595 miles

lighht scoreing front windscreen and chip o/s/f

slight play rear suspention bushes both sides

Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,595 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

lighht scoreing front windscreen and chip o/s/f

slight play rear suspention bushes both sides

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,265 miles

brake hose ferrals staring to corrode

front upper wishbone corrodeing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 61,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake hose ferrals staring to corrode

front upper wishbone corrodeing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,076 miles

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

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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J404 NBJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J404 NBJ, 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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What year was J404 NBJ registered?

J404 NBJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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