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J429 TRD

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,961 mi
Last recorded131,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 131,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 114,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front no plate starting to fade

Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 102,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,038 miles

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

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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J429 TRD is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J429 TRD, 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 J429 TRD registered?

J429 TRD is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J429 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J429 TRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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