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J632 DYA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

253,670 mi
Last recorded253,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ632 DYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 253,670 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubber broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sub frame ( floor pan area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting areas , inner arch areas - 2 x holes one at front of arch area and one at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front to rear brake hose on rear axle , perished and corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Very perished and splitting , poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Very perished and splitting , poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Very perished and splitting , poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Very perished and splitting , poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area appears damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and suspension components and mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms , upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and components heavily coated in wax oil

Pass 13 Jan 2025 243,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 239,138 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 239,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 226,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 225,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 221,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 218,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 210,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 203,345 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 202,596 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 197,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 192,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 185,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 178,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 169,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 162,465 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 155,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 145,541 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 137,018 miles

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

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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J632 DYA 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 85%.

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 J632 DYA, 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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J632 DYA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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