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J511 PUR

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ511 PUR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 105,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 104,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 104,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 104,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 130,950 miles

Drivers seat will not tilt for rear entery

Fail 23 Feb 2008 103,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Drivers seat will not tilt for rear entery

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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J511 PUR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J511 PUR, 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

How do I check the history of J511 PUR?

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What year was J511 PUR registered?

J511 PUR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J511 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J511 PUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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