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J710 MBJ

1992 Saab 900 XS Auto

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ710 MBJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,832 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 88,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexible hoses cracked

off side rear tyre cracked with age

slight exhaust blow manifold to head join

Pass 13 Apr 2006 88,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 88,832 miles

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

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

All rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front and offside rear tyre perished within tread area

Both front flex hoses perished

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear brake discs rusted on surface edges

Exhaust system very rusty

Fan belt very noisy in opperation

Front and rear number plates damaged and degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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J710 MBJ is a 1992 Saab 900 XS Auto in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J710 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J710 MBJ registered?

J710 MBJ is a 1992 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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