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J765 EYA

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,346 mi
Last recorded210,346 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 EYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 210,346 miles

Coolant bottle low

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 210,185 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant bottle low

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 206,265 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 206,262 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 202,901 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 198,592 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 198,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 192,677 miles

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2013 192,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2012 187,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2011 182,696 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 182,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 169,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,319 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 162,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 153,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 144,645 miles

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

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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J765 EYA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J765 EYA, 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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J765 EYA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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