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J844 MLY

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,140 mi
Last recorded173,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 MLY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 173,140 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Jun 2026 173,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2025 171,221 miles

All brake discs have surface rust

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse light is inoperative

Fail 3 Apr 2025 171,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All brake discs have surface rust

Battery charge light is illuminated

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse light is inoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,216 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 171,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake has travel

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 171,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 170,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 169,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 168,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 168,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 167,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 165,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 162,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 160,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 160,191 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 157,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 154,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J844 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J844 MLY, 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 J844 MLY registered?

J844 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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