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J542 YSS

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 YSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 92,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 May 2019 92,708 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 91,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre as side wall damage not down to cords

Nearside Rear Non obligatory tail gate side light not working

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,148 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,922 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear bump stop missing

power steering pipes corroded

power steering rack damp+pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 78,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,766 miles

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

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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J542 YSS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J542 YSS, 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 J542 YSS registered?

J542 YSS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J542 YSS safe to buy?

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