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J422 DTO

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 DTO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 69,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 69,495 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 67,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,075 miles

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

oily underside front and slight water leak

Fail 10 Sep 2021 59,068 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing

oily underside front and slight water leak

Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,725 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,272 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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J422 DTO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J422 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J422 DTO registered?

J422 DTO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J422 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J422 DTO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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