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J687 ETS

1992 Saab 900 XS

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 XS127,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 ETS
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 141,305 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 141,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 138,131 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 138,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 130,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 130,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both offside front and rear lower door area showing sings of corrosion

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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J687 ETS is a 1992 Saab 900 XS in Beige 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 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,826 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J687 ETS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J687 ETS registered?

J687 ETS is a 1992 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J687 ETS safe to buy?

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