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J581 DTV

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,544 mi
Last recorded110,544 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 DTV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,152 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 108,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,073 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 102,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 96,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,720 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,278 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leaking under rad top up bottle.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,278 miles

Coolant leak

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

coolant leaking under rad top up bottle.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,442 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 87,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 82,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 75,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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J581 DTV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J581 DTV, 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 J581 DTV registered?

J581 DTV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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