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J838 HMV

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 HMV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 105,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both sides outer cv boots cracked/perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 100,177 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers broken .

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,048 miles

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

some deterioration to rear exhaust mounts .

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

some deterioration to rear exhaust mounts .

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 99,465 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 98,780 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,192 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 95,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 94,149 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 89,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2006 89,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J838 HMV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J838 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J838 HMV registered?

J838 HMV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J838 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J838 HMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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