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J893 GCD

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

203,220 mi
Last recorded203,220 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ893 GCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 203,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 201,926 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 201,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 201,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 200,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 199,637 miles

No reversing lights

Pass 15 Mar 2021 198,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 198,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 198,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 196,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 193,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 190,259 miles

chassis undersealed

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 189,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion found at front floor pan flitch does not affect steering or braking

Fail 24 Mar 2016 189,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion found at front floor pan flitch does not affect steering or braking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 188,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 188,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 184,385 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 180,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 175,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 169,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 161,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 151,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 140,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 121,378 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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J893 GCD is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J893 GCD, 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 J893 GCD registered?

J893 GCD is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 11 January 1992.

Is J893 GCD safe to buy?

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