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J858 PAD

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ858 PAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion under nearside rear wheel arch .

surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,557 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,096 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Handbrake cable outer caseing slightly corroded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,455 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

handbrake cable outer caseing slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,892 miles

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

front brakes partially binding

Fail 25 Feb 2013 125,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes partially binding

Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear nearside brake disc discoloured

Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 120,198 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 120,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

high brake not working

Pass 25 Feb 2008 118,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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J858 PAD is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J858 PAD, 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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J858 PAD is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J858 PAD safe to buy?

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