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J658 JMR

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,445 mi
Last recorded95,445 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 JMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,445 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSHES BADLY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (c))

Front X MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened PANARD ROD AND BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,445 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSHES BADLY DETERIORATED (5.3.2 (c))

Front X MEMBER CORRODED

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened PANARD ROD AND BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 95,082 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (2.4.G.1)

Front TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BEAM AXLE (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,909 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses deteriorating

N/s/f tyre 2-3mm wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre 3 mm wearing close to cord inner

Power steering fluid getting low (poss seepage o/s of steering rack)

Rear brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Rear center brake flexy hose ferrules deteriorating

Rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion in places

Rear tyre 3-4 mm (n/s wearing on edges)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,433 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated no play

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps slightly hazed

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlamps slightly hazed

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,469 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 4 Sep 2010 81,469 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2006 78,956 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J658 JMR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J658 JMR, 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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J658 JMR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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