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J548 EGJ

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

229,521 mi
Last recorded229,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 229,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2024 221,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 221,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension parts corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 221,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All dated 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 220,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 218,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 216,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2019 215,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 213,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 211,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 209,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules braded hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 206,868 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

near side indicator teltail light not working

Fail 19 Aug 2015 206,864 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

near side indicator teltail light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2014 203,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 203,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 199,866 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arms corroded.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle Beam and torsion bars corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 199,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside and nearside upper and lower suspension arms corroded.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle Beam and torsion bars corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 198,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 198,148 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 198,118 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 198,107 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 191,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no' plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 May 2007 186,050 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 186,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 182,205 miles

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

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

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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J548 EGJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J548 EGJ, 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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J548 EGJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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