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J554 MLN

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,273 mi
Last recorded71,273 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 MLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 71,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,940 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,719 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,607 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,586 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,909 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,472 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 63,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,372 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,422 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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J554 MLN is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J554 MLN, 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 J554 MLN registered?

J554 MLN is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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