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J647 VJM

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,130 mi
Last recorded150,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 VJM
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 150,130 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 150,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 142,154 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 142,154 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Corrosion above spring mounting plates - surface only.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 132,460 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 132,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J647 VJM is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 136,596 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J647 VJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J647 VJM registered?

J647 VJM is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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