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J60 BWO

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,264 mi
Last recorded134,264 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 BWO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 134,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake ns no reading (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play in engine bay (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

exhaust condition and rear mount missing

images just ok

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 133,602 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken off

Front oil leak from engine

Rear shock absorber top mounts badly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2015 128,991 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Advise nearside wing indicator lens damaged.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 129,008 miles

Advise nearside wing indicator lens damaged.

Advise oil leak.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,777 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust tail pipe loose.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 126,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust tail pipe loose.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 121,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 114,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2008 111,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 107,690 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 103,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear axle stop missing. †o/s front headlamp stone chipped. †n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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J60 BWO is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J60 BWO, 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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J60 BWO is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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