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J784 HTP

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 HTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,442 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 84,430 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is less than half that of the offside

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 77,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 67,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,569 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 64,567 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear pipe out of box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,289 miles

Slight cracking to both REAR & N/S/F tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,063 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,787 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe cracked and blowing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 33,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe cracked and blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,235 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,418 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,396 miles

both front lower arm coated in undersill

chassis coated in undersill

floors coated in undersill

lower arms rusty

rear brake pipes coated in undersill

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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J784 HTP is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J784 HTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J784 HTP registered?

J784 HTP is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J784 HTP safe to buy?

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