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J510 NLN

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ510 NLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 152,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,061 miles

light switch does not turn off lights

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 152,061 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

light switch does not turn off lights

rear underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 152,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 151,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 147,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,993 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 146,982 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 144,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 144,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 143,816 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 140,991 miles

engine oil level is on minimum mark

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 140,965 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level is below minumum mark

rear exhaust tail pipe securing clamp is missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 137,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 137,771 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 134,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 134,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 134,641 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 132,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 132,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 132,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2006 122,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J510 NLN is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J510 NLN, 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 J510 NLN registered?

J510 NLN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J510 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J510 NLN shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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