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J472 USC

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 USC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 146,317 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os+ns sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,395 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 145,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,336 miles

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

handbrake performance is 19%

offside & nearside front wheel arches corroded & taped

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 141,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 141,903 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 140,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 138,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 136,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,231 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,571 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 123,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 121,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 118,448 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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J472 USC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J472 USC, 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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J472 USC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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