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J820 HMK

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,456 mi
Last recorded213,456 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 HMK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 213,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel filter pipe slightly coroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 213,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel filter pipe slightly coroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 212,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

slight power steering leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 212,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch

slight power steering leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 211,706 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 209,815 miles

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

small engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 208,214 miles

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

engine oil leak

offside outer sill has small hole in it

Fail 15 Oct 2011 208,208 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

offside outer sill has small hole in it

Pass 7 Oct 2010 206,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 199,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 194,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 194,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 190,740 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 190,731 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 175,660 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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J820 HMK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J820 HMK, 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 J820 HMK registered?

J820 HMK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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