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J514 MCW

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

205,380 mi
Last recorded205,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ514 MCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 205,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 205,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 201,072 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 200,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 197,020 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 197,019 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 191,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 190,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 186,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 186,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 182,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 182,286 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 177,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J514 MCW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J514 MCW, 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 J514 MCW registered?

J514 MCW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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