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J581 HNS

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 HNS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 113,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 113,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,811 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 112,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 112,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,467 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 112,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 112,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 103,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 99,518 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 99,509 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater 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) DANGEROUS

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

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 HNS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J581 HNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J581 HNS registered?

J581 HNS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J581 HNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J581 HNS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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