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J58 DYM

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,312 mi
Last recorded167,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 DYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 167,312 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 167,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 159,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,818 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 150,573 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 150,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 146,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,542 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,360 miles

A-LITTLE PLAY NOTED IN O/S TRACK-ROD END.

N/S FRONT TYRE DETERIORATED, i.e. STRANDS OF FIBRE..? APEAR TO BE EPOSED BETWEEN WHEEL/BEADING & ALSO WORN TO APPROX:; 2.8MM.

O/S BLADE HAS SPLIT.

O/S FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER ROTTING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN TO APPROX:: 3.5MM.

Fail 1 Sep 2012 11,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

A-LITTLE PLAY NOTED IN O/S TRACK-ROD END.

N/S FRONT TYRE DETERIORATED, i.e. STRANDS OF FIBRE..? APEAR TO BE EPOSED BETWEEN WHEEL/BEADING & ALSO WORN TO APPROX:; 2.8MM.

O/S BLADE HAS SPLIT.

O/S FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER ROTTING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN TO APPROX:: 3.5MM.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,076 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,934 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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J58 DYM is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J58 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 J58 DYM registered?

J58 DYM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J58 DYM safe to buy?

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