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J57 DYM

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 DYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 101,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,153 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 94,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,838 miles

poor pattern near side front head light

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

poor pattern near side front head light

Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,650 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,518 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,512 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 84,267 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 82,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 82,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J57 DYM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J57 DYM, 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 J57 DYM registered?

J57 DYM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J57 DYM safe to buy?

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