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J829 RPL

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,313 mi
Last recorded157,313 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 RPL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 157,313 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BULKHEAD AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S + N/S FRONT INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside SUSPENSION BUMP STOP SPLIT

Fail 23 Jul 2020 157,313 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage BULKHEAD AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S + N/S FRONT INNER WING/WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED AND HOLED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL SLIGHT CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside SUSPENSION BUMP STOP SPLIT

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 153,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,748 miles

Central Rear Flexible brake hose crimp corroded

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose crimp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body corroded and holed

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 148,748 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Flexible brake hose crimp corroded

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose crimp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body corroded and holed

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 142,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 142,819 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 136,565 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 136,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 129,916 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 129,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 127,079 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

Fail 11 Jul 2014 127,078 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

advise brakes,steering,suspension,exhaust and chassis components all corroding

advise front screen chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,649 miles

Oil leak

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2013 124,645 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight seepage of oil from steering rack

Pass 16 May 2012 123,541 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 123,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 122,307 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 122,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 118,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 113,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 113,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 110,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 106,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 103,666 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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J829 RPL is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J829 RPL, 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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J829 RPL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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