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J540 VRX

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,997 mi
Last recorded154,997 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 VRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 154,997 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has lots of free movement however not likely to fall off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Seat belts slow to retract

Vehicle heavily corroded underside of vehicle both sides front pans however not in prescribed area

indicator stalk worn

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes and gaiters perishing

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle very dirty at time of test ie mud

very slight interaction with rear lights

Fail 27 Nov 2018 154,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer has lots of free movement however not likely to fall off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Seat belts slow to retract

Vehicle heavily corroded underside of vehicle both sides front pans however not in prescribed area

indicator stalk worn

rear coil springs corroded

suspension bushes and gaiters perishing

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle very dirty at time of test ie mud

very slight interaction with rear lights

Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 142,407 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly twisted.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 142,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s steering rack gaiter slightly twisted.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,805 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,328 miles

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

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

Unable to release o/s & n/s front seat backs.

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to release o/s & n/s front seat backs.

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2012 129,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,611 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

strong advice small exhaust blow starting on front pipe by clamp

Fail 14 Dec 2009 113,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split on end

strong advice small exhaust blow starting on front pipe by clamp

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front seat missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 103,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 95,861 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODING

Fail 8 Jun 2007 95,861 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODING

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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J540 VRX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J540 VRX, 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 J540 VRX registered?

J540 VRX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J540 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J540 VRX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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