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J762 PBU

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ762 PBU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,002 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 122,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,471 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,471 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,739 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 113,278 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 113,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 111,518 miles

Fuel Cap incomplet

Fail 14 May 2009 111,484 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Cap incomplet

N/S/R Bumper insurcure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 109,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 107,493 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2007 107,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,726 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 101,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PBU is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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.

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J762 PBU is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J762 PBU safe to buy?

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