MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,110 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front seats backrests not folding fordward
engine warning light on
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front seats backrests not folding fordward
engine warning light on
Centre Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
oil leaks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
engine warning light on
oil leaks
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear number plate in poor condition
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J786 MRK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J786 MRK, 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 J786 MRK registered?
J786 MRK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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