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J453 GGJ

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,742 mi
Last recorded198,742 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 GGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 198,742 miles

Battery insecure

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion on underside,hole under battery

Pass 2 Nov 2006 190,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 190,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front brake brakes binding

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

headlamp motors erratic

metal p.a.s pipes corroded

n/s/f seatbelt release button broken

rear brake discs, brake pipes and brake hose ferrules in poor condition

rear number plate faded/ poor condition

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J453 GGJ is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 136,596 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J453 GGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J453 GGJ registered?

J453 GGJ is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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