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J772 VGM

1992 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,984 mi
Last recorded193,984 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ772 VGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 193,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 186,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 182,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 181,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 176,358 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 170,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 164,052 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 164,052 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 156,312 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 146,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 140,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 140,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 132,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

light contol switch has side to side movement

Pass 14 May 2012 132,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

light contol switch has side to side movement

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,939 miles

advise power steering rack - pipes weeping

Fail 27 Apr 2011 121,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly-distorting

advise power steering rack - pipes weeping

advise washer operation weak

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 27 May 2010 112,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 105,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 98,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 98,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 90,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 81,161 miles

rear brake hose ferrell corroded

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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J772 VGM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J772 VGM, 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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J772 VGM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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