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J546 VRX

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ546 VRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,197 miles

front anti roll bushes perished

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 125,052 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 125,050 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,263 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,263 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,487 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 89,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,869 miles

both rear tyre perishing

engine oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Mar 2008 80,861 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyre perishing

engine oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 80,741 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 80,741 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 80,688 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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J546 VRX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J546 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 J546 VRX registered?

J546 VRX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J546 VRX safe to buy?

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