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J782 VGM

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,827 mi
Last recorded176,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ782 VGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 176,827 miles

All Metal Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 176,827 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Metal Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 171,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 163,221 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 163,221 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 160,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 160,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 155,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,103 miles

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 149,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 143,913 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 141,288 miles

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

advise that the rear dampers have a reduced damping effect

Fail 1 Oct 2009 141,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

advise that the rear dampers have a reduced damping effect

Pass 30 Sep 2008 138,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 134,963 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 134,934 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 128,039 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 128,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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J782 VGM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J782 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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J782 VGM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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