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J445 UCF

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 UCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,606 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 16 Sep 2025 100,605 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 central clamp / clamp after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front lower spring cups slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (door shut) corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal (in places)

Pass 22 May 2024 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 97,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear park brake slow to relese

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 95,794 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective by center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Horn switch damaged but still operates as intended

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 95,794 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective by center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Horn switch damaged but still operates as intended

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 95,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber by middle box about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm N/S and O/S 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 88,098 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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J445 UCF is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J445 UCF, 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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J445 UCF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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