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J439 TRD

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

199,850 mi
Last recorded199,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 TRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 199,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member area's (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking & perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / floor pan area's (6.1.B.2)

oil leak engine area's

Fail 16 Jan 2018 199,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe / centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's within shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering pump / rack area's (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working all brake lights are inoperative (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking & perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch / floor pan area's (6.1.B.2)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 27 Jan 2017 196,722 miles

oil residue power steering rack area's

slight corrosion to front cross member areas

various oil leaks engine area's

Fail 18 Jan 2017 196,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member, wheel arch & battery tray area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

oil residue power steering rack area's

various oil leaks engine area's

Pass 19 Jan 2016 193,237 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing area's area corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch / battery tray area's corroding

moisture around power steering rack area's

various oil leaks from engine area's

Pass 27 Jan 2015 189,079 miles

moisture around front steering rack areas

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

nearside front wing corrding / repaired with tape

offside front battery areas corroding

various oil leaks from engine area

Pass 31 Jan 2014 184,532 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 184,518 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 180,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 180,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 175,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 169,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 163,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 163,801 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 157,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 151,635 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 131,634 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 143,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 137,664 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J439 TRD is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J439 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.

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J439 TRD is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 17 January 1992.

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