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J638 VJM

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 VJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 105,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,571 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,359 miles

All Under Vehicle Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,898 miles

HEAD LIGHTS DID NOT HAVE LEVELLING DEVICE IN AND CAR CAME WITH NONE FITTED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,898 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust knocking on body

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,880 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,398 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,384 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,330 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 84,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BUMP STOP MISSING (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure RETAINING STRAP LOOSE (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop BUMP STOP MISSING (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside HEAD LAMP REFLECTIVE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,340 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion boot floor holed (6.1.C.1)

Front All position lamps not working all front lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by damage inner wing and battery tray not fixed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near bottom arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,978 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 81,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,575 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,559 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,502 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 80,488 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J638 VJM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J638 VJM, 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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J638 VJM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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