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J900 DSC

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,101 mi
Last recorded212,101 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 DSC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 212,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 210,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 208,533 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 207,200 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 203,484 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread

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

Pass 25 May 2021 201,691 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 200,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 198,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 195,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 193,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 188,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 184,119 miles

drivers seat pivots/linkages worn but seat still secure

Fail 13 Mar 2015 184,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

drivers seat pivots/linkages worn but seat still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2014 180,558 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 173,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 173,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 166,683 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 166,683 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 164,136 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber top mounting perscribed area badly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 163,602 miles

both rear tyres close to limit , wearing outer treads.....

drivers screen washer poor.....

exhaust manifold cracking.....

light under body corrosion....

o/s/r brake hose ferules corroding.....

oil leaks.....

wipers smear....

Pass 5 Jun 2009 162,583 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.....

front number plate damaged.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes worn....

rear axle beam corroded.....

screen washers weak.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 5 Jun 2009 162,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn.....

front number plate damaged.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes worn....

rear axle beam corroded.....

screen washers weak.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 12 Jun 2008 160,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 160,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

grease around nearside front hub

nearside front shock absorber mounting rubber worn

offside cv gaitor perished

offside rear brake pads worn low

oil leak

play in front anti roll bar end bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 157,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 157,014 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front anti cv gaiters perished

both front anti rool bar rubber mountings worn

both front lower shock absorber rubbewr worn

exhaust blow

front number plate cracked

front pads worn low

offside brake flexy hose damp

oil leak

rear pads worn low

stone chip in front screen

washers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2006 153,176 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside washer insufficient

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

steering rack oily

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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J900 DSC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J900 DSC, 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 J900 DSC registered?

J900 DSC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1992.

Is J900 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 DSC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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