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J685 UND

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

108,052 mi
Last recorded108,052 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 UND
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 108,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,267 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (top) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,267 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (top) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Door bottoms corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,541 miles

Boot floor holed and corroded. Nearside.

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B'post area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor holed and corroded. Nearside.

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'B'post area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of the wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,145 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,936 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,109 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,107 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,071 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,119 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 75,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 67,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 65,001 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 65,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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J685 UND is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J685 UND, 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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J685 UND is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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