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J847 HOW

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,145 mi
Last recorded175,145 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 HOW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 175,145 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 171,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 169,082 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 163,524 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 163,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 153,024 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 153,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,438 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 117,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 111,799 miles

small break in front windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2005 107,967 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 107,966 miles

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

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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J847 HOW is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J847 HOW, 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 J847 HOW registered?

J847 HOW is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1992.

Is J847 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J847 HOW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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