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J762 GTS

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 GTS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 155,998 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f wing wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear n/s/r hub tie rod bolt too long washer lose (not insecure)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r by jack point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 155,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f wing wheel arches corroded.

Nearside Rear n/s/r hub tie rod bolt too long washer lose (not insecure)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r by jack point corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,945 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip / crack mid centre screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f inner wing front section corroded

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing front section corroded.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 155,875 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant leak (water pump)

Fail 24 Nov 2023 155,875 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle brake hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/r boot lid sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak (water pump)

Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,642 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f reflectors poor condition light output reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle flex hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 155,642 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f reflectors poor condition light output reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r inner sidelight bulb inop (on boot lid)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle flex hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch rear section corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,428 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front section corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 155,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s/r tie rod insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r brake hose body to axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s/r inner sidelight (boot lid) inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear reversing lamps inop

Pass 30 Oct 2020 154,984 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r body to axle ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 154,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections corroded.

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r body to axle ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre low on tread & poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear eye level stop light inop

Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,337 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner wing front section corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner wing front section corroded

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,485 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front corrosion jacking point

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

Offside Front corrosion o/s/f chassis rail by jack point

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules body to axle pipe (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights poor condition

n/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f jack point

o/s headlight poor condition

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,493 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/f jack point

o/s headlight poor condition

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,641 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 125,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 117,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 113,466 miles

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

Oil leak

car tested on decelerometer due to lowered would not fit in brake rollers

Fail 12 May 2009 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

car tested on decelerometer due to lowered would not fit in brake rollers

Fail 31 Mar 2008 108,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,617 miles

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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J762 GTS is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J762 GTS, 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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J762 GTS is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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