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J516 MCW

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,218 mi
Last recorded158,218 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 MCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 158,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,448 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Check engine warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2023 156,436 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Check engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2022 153,167 miles

Check engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,084 miles

Check engine warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 151,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Check engine warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

check engine lamp on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mount section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

check engine lamp on dash

Pass 11 May 2019 147,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 147,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to subframe and lower control arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe to lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/sn/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall starting to crack/deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/sn/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leaks

rear o/s tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension components,front and rear subframes and mountings,inner and outer sills,body panels,brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2018 144,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion near lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 140,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pipes need cleaning

slight exhaust blow at centre exhaust joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,inner and outer sills,tow bar and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2015 134,174 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 134,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,265 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 106,056 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 105,706 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 105,706 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 99,397 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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J516 MCW is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J516 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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J516 MCW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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