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J659 MLR

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 MLR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,591 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 73,758 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 72,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 70,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 64,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,782 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake hose ferral corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,555 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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J659 MLR is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J659 MLR, 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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What year was J659 MLR registered?

J659 MLR is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J659 MLR safe to buy?

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