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J415 UPB

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

246,310 mi
Last recorded246,310 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 UPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 246,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering reservoir cap missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 246,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 242,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear pipe fouling panard rod

power steering reservior cap missing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 241,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rear pipe fouling panard rod

power steering reservior cap missing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 233,416 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 233,416 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 225,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 225,399 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 219,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 218,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 209,835 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 209,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 200,500 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 191,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 179,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J415 UPB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J415 UPB, 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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J415 UPB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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