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J64 BWC

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,067 mi
Last recorded158,067 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ64 BWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 158,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 153,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,926 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 137,925 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 134,507 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 134,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad has a small piece missing (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 134,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2015 133,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 130,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 124,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 121,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 119,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 115,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 114,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 111,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,410 miles

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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J64 BWC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J64 BWC, 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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J64 BWC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1992.

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