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J786 MRK

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 MRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 148,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 145,696 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 145,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,426 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 138,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 133,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 124,102 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2009 122,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 122,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 118,566 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 118,566 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 108,092 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 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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