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J900 PGM

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,447 mi
Last recorded127,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 PGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,447 miles

All under body suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 127,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

All under body suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 127,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has lower reading

Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,343 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front inner wheel arch and chassis leg, upper and lower mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Offside and nearside just give beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and shock absorber mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower chassis leg near lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure central (1.1.12 (d))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail central rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area around upper arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber and spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 127,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis legs and body around lower arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear spring / shock absorber mounting areas and plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front chassis legs around suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 127,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 126,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 126,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 123,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 123,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 118,368 miles

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

near/side rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 3 May 2017 118,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both the off/side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near/side rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 20 May 2016 114,931 miles

handbrake 16%

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,093 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,417 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 103,417 miles

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

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

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

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 PGM is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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