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J709 MBJ

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,353 mi
Last recorded93,353 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 MBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 93,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 93,348 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 May 2010 89,585 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 89,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,858 miles

advise o/s/h/lamp just passable and petrol smell in the car

Fail 4 Jun 2009 85,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/h/lamp just passable and petrol smell in the car

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 81,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 80,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 77,824 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,824 miles

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

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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J709 MBJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J709 MBJ, 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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J709 MBJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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