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J743 VAC

1992 Saab 900 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

230,190 mi
Last recorded230,190 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo153,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 VAC
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 230,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 230,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 230,120 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front And Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers door corroded lower inner panel

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door jam .. pin holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 230,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Suspension tie bar rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling on tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner suspension arm mounting area / Chassis box section top and bottom plates and oval reinforced plates corroded ! . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both front And Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers door corroded lower inner panel

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door jam .. pin holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 229,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

low reading off sides parking brake

near side drive shaft boot slightly deterirated

Fail 17 Jul 2018 229,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

low reading off sides parking brake

near side drive shaft boot slightly deterirated

Pass 11 May 2017 224,275 miles

E.M.L on

Oil leak ()

boot floor corroded

nearside and offside centre floor corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 224,275 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E.M.L on

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Oil leak ()

boot floor corroded

nearside and offside centre floor corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 219,068 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 219,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E.M.L on

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 213,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 213,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 206,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 206,510 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 201,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 194,797 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 188,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 188,405 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 183,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 176,750 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 176,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 163,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 163,994 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,699 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 149,694 miles

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

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

o/s centre floor slightly holed and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,498 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Full Saab 900 S Turbo reliability report

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J743 VAC is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 153,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J743 VAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J743 VAC is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 13 June 1992.

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