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J494 NLC

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 NLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,200 miles

oil leak

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight cracking on front tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,117 miles

Oil leak

Small chip in front windscreen

Pass 31 May 2016 112,120 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 112,115 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 109,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 107,779 miles

check engine light on

nsf flexy brake pipe cracking

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 25 May 2012 106,093 miles

EM light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 106,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

EM light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,617 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,217 miles

EM light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,084 miles

Oil leak

both nearside tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 99,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 96,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,983 miles

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

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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J494 NLC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J494 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J494 NLC registered?

J494 NLC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is J494 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J494 NLC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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