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J538 YSS

1992 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

159,862 mi
Last recorded159,862 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 XS127,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 YSS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 159,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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J538 YSS is a 1992 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,826 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J538 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J538 YSS registered?

J538 YSS is a 1992 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 25 January 1992.

Is J538 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J538 YSS shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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