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J900 MLY

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 133,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp glass holed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,072 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 127,072 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 115,956 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,368 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 109,368 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,579 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 106,579 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 103,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,036 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

underside heavily undersealed.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,201 miles

engine coolant leaking above turbo charger.

front and rear axle /suspension components corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 98,186 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine coolant leaking above turbo charger.

front and rear axle /suspension components corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,982 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 91,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 83,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 83,759 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 78,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 77,205 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLY, 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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J900 MLY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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