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J856 KHY

1992 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,194 mi
Last recorded127,194 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 KHY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,734 miles

Inner rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 79,446 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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J856 KHY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J856 KHY, 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

How do I check the history of J856 KHY?

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What year was J856 KHY registered?

J856 KHY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

Is J856 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J856 KHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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