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J753 PBU

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,203 mi
Last recorded173,203 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 PBU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 173,203 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2012 173,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 165,970 miles

CORROSION IN PROGRES

Fail 10 Oct 2011 165,970 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

CORROSION IN PROGRES

Pass 13 Mar 2009 165,918 miles

Oil leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 162,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 162,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust box blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 148,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 136,864 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 136,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fog light swich sticking

oil leak

rear pads worn

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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J753 PBU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J753 PBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J753 PBU registered?

J753 PBU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J753 PBU safe to buy?

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