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J776 GTC

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,830 mi
Last recorded192,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 GTC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2015 192,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

very large oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 187,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 187,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 180,253 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 174,316 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 174,314 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 167,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 160,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 153,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 147,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 142,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 142,368 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 136,593 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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J776 GTC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J776 GTC, 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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What year was J776 GTC registered?

J776 GTC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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