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J79 SRJ

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,318 mi
Last recorded185,318 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 SRJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 185,318 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 185,318 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 176,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 176,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 167,985 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 167,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 160,035 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Under vehicle components corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 160,034 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both sills corroded

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

Under vehicle components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 152,325 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 152,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 143,042 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 143,042 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 137,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 137,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 129,151 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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J79 SRJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 J79 SRJ, 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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J79 SRJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 22 June 1992.

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