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J866 SJT

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,972 mi
Last recorded177,972 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 SJT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 177,972 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 176,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 176,053 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 system not adequately supported silencer support rubbers perished & broken (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 175,998 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 175,792 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 175,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 175,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 174,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 173,866 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 173,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 171,831 miles

rear flexi brake hose from body to axle metal ends corroding

Fail 13 May 2011 171,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear flexi brake hose from body to axle metal ends corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 166,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 160,216 miles

Battery insecure

o/s handbrake not as efficient as n/s

Fail 8 May 2009 160,216 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Battery insecure

o/s handbrake not as efficient as n/s

Fail 9 May 2008 153,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 153,382 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 144,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H/Light beam pattern only just o.k. for m.o.t. . suggest 2 new h/lamps for next m.o.t.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Very slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 May 2007 144,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H/Light beam pattern only just o.k. for m.o.t. . suggest 2 new h/lamps for next m.o.t.

Very slight play in steering wheel

Pass 4 May 2006 136,680 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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J866 SJT is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J866 SJT, 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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J866 SJT is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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