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J609 KGA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 KGA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Bottom of C Pillar corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All door bottoms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 114,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured flexing under pressure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower A pillar has corroded area inside door hinge

Nearside Lower b pillar corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bottoms of all doors excessively corroded

Nearside Front front of wheel arch has corroded into a hole

Nearside Rear Inner inner arch has corroded area that is within 30 cm or a suspension mounting

Offside Front battery tray mounting area excessively corroded

Offside Rear front and rear of wheel arch is excessively corroded and holed

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake is sticking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT OF REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 109,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT OF REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,460 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 102,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,666 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 99,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers upper nuts badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,706 miles

various nuts and bolts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,986 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing, n/s/f tyre begining to perish, rear fog light switch sticky

Pass 15 May 2006 88,342 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 88,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EXESSIVE BRAKE FLUID ON NEAR SIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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J609 KGA 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 65%.

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 J609 KGA, 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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J609 KGA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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