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J408 PBW

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,523 mi
Last recorded169,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 PBW
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 169,523 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 169,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 167,107 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 167,097 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 164,934 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 164,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J408 PBW is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J408 PBW, 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 J408 PBW registered?

J408 PBW is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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