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J743 NDX

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

230,129 mi
Last recorded230,129 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 NDX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 230,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 230,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 229,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 227,155 miles

boot floor has some corrosion

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner arch below battery

Offside Front wing has some corrosion

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 227,145 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion inner arch below battery

Offside Front wing has some corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake pipe to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot floor has some corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 224,755 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front evidence of both tyres fouling springs on full lock

Nearside Front floor corroded/holed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

Offside Front brake lag on max limit - 25%

Offside Rear boot floor corroded/holed

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 20%

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (on calipers) both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 224,755 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front evidence of both tyres fouling springs on full lock

Nearside Front floor corroded/holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

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

Offside Front brake lag on max limit - 25%

Offside Rear boot floor corroded/holed

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 20%

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (on calipers) both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 224,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 222,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper missing on limit to course damage other road users

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front beam image dim

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 222,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper missing on limit to course damage other road users

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front beam image dim

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 219,655 miles

Central Rear flexi ferule corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front beam image dim

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine ( crank ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r bumper repair tapped up

Fail 11 Sep 2018 219,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear flexi ferule corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front beam image dim

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine ( crank ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 216,625 miles

Slight bind at both front wheels

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 216,625 miles

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

Slight bind at both front wheels

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 212,099 miles

Both front tyres close and perished with small cuts

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 212,096 miles

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

Both front tyres close and perished with small cuts

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 206,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close and with cuts to side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2014 200,883 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Aug 2013 196,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 196,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 191,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 186,773 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in outer tread

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside panel behind front bumper holed

rear floor corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 186,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in outer tread

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside panel behind front bumper holed

rear floor corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 179,754 miles

headlamp patterns weak/exhaust blow from join. oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 172,814 miles

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

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

advise that the expansion tank is leaking coolant

advise that the windscreen is scratched

advise that there are several oil leaks in the engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2008 166,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various heavy oil leaks in engine bay

Fail 1 Sep 2008 166,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various heavy oil leaks in engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2007 157,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 157,704 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 147,048 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 147,045 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air con belt seperating

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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J743 NDX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey 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 J743 NDX, 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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J743 NDX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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