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J541 GGH

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,858 mi
Last recorded271,858 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 GGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 271,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 268,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 265,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 262,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 259,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 254,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 251,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 249,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 249,249 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 245,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 240,993 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 234,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 234,799 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 222,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 211,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 199,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 187,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 187,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 175,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 175,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2009 171,828 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Front subframe showing advanced signs of corroison

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 171,826 miles

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

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

Both fuel tank straps corroded

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

Front subframe showing advanced signs of corroison

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 166,783 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 166,780 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 161,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 153,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 153,203 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 138,388 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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J541 GGH is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J541 GGH, 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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J541 GGH is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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