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J523 UOB

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 UOB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 150,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,875 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 147,317 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 147,316 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 143,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2010 136,054 miles

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

fuel fiter corroding

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2010 136,052 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel fiter corroding

headlamp switch slightly loose

n/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2009 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 122,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside inner tail light inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2008 122,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside inner tail light inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2007 116,158 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 116,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Jun 2006 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front track rod end starting to feel a bit dry

Pass 13 Jun 2005 103,249 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 103,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear axle steady bars [front bushes showing wear

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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J523 UOB is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J523 UOB, 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 J523 UOB registered?

J523 UOB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J523 UOB safe to buy?

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