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J786 EGC

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,166 mi
Last recorded215,166 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 EGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 215,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 214,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 207,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 197,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 187,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 187,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 177,188 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 177,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded+ centre exhaust pipe corroded +hole+blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill corroded+large hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush worn+play (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting area corroded+large hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill corroded+large hole (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body sill corroded/large hole (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose pipe deep cracks (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside nearside centre floor +boot floor area badly corroded+large hole

serious oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2016 166,729 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 166,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 148,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 140,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,749 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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J786 EGC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J786 EGC, 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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J786 EGC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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