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J426 DYG

1992 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 DYG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 64,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above lower suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,506 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,211 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 54,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 103,925 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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J426 DYG is a 1992 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J426 DYG, 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 J426 DYG registered?

J426 DYG is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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