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J867 XAJ

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ867 XAJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged release button damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 133,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 133,044 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,022 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 132,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,788 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,036 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 123,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,536 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 109,713 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,979 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,300 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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J867 XAJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J867 XAJ, 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 J867 XAJ registered?

J867 XAJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1992.

Is J867 XAJ safe to buy?

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