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J447 GGT

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 GGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,755 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 92,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,815 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,208 miles

Advise front screen nearside delaminated.

Advise nearside front lower sill corroded.

Advise offside front lower sill corroded.

Advise offside rear boot floor corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,525 miles

Advise front screen nearside delaminated.

Advise nearside front lower sill corroded.

Advise offside front lower sill corroded.

Advise offside rear boot floor corrosion.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,719 miles

Advise nearside lower sill corroded front.

Advise offside lower sill corroded front.

Advise offside rear boot floor corrosion.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,691 miles

DRIVER DOOR LOWER PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,549 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

DRIVER DOOR LOWER PANEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OFFSIDE DOOR LOWER SECTION CORRODED.

OIL LEAKS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,395 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

DRIVER DOOR CORRODED ( LOWER )

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAKS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

DRIVER DOOR CORRODED ( LOWER )

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAKS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,773 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise engine oil leaks

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front seat belt webbing,fraying

advise power steering system,weeping

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise engine oil leaks

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front seat belt webbing,fraying

advise power steering system,weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,007 miles

advise hand brake travel high

advise head lamp beam images-patterns,fading

advise power steering pipes-rack weeping

Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise engine coolant leak

advise engine oil leaks

advise hand brake travel high

advise head lamp beam images-patterns,fading

advise power steering pipes-rack weeping

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,823 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 31 May 2011 65,391 miles

advise both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise both headlamp beam patterns fading

advise centre exhaust section rubber mountings perished

advise front screen chipped

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side front seat belt webbing slight damage

advise power steering rack-pipes weeping

advise rear pads wearing low and rear discs corroded

advise various engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,636 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 59,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,150 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 53,150 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,360 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,418 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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J447 GGT is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J447 GGT, 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 J447 GGT registered?

J447 GGT is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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