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J513 MBY

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ513 MBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 132,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 132,608 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 132,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2017 132,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,097 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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 major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 131,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 131,268 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 130,874 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 130,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 130,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 130,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 130,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 130,426 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 130,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 130,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 129,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 129,364 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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J513 MBY is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J513 MBY, 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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J513 MBY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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