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J900 SMB

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

106,095 mi
Last recorded106,095 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,656 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,335 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 105,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,284 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 104,281 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 101,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 100,731 miles

Advise offside front inner wing corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,731 miles

Advise offside front inner wing corroded.

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,514 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance INDICATOR LAMP (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,388 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,382 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,989 miles

advise both front inner wing areas corroding

advise both head lamp beam images deteriorating

advise centre exhaust section corroded and blowing

advise condensation in near side head lamp unit

advise front screen various chips

advise hand brake travel high

advise off side front outer brake pad on legal limit

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,173 miles

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust system corroding and centre section slight blow

advise front screen chipped

advise fuel filler cap seal perishing

advise off side front seat belt stalk,release button damaged

advise wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,263 miles

advise both front inner wing areas,corroding

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,879 miles

advise both front inner wing areas corroding

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise both front inner wing areas corroding

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,614 miles

advise both front headlamp beam patterns fading

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corrodding

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side front inner wing corroded

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,834 miles

advise chasssis starting to corrode

advise off side front shock weeping

advise oil leak rear of engine

advise operation of indicator stalk

advise power steering rack and pipes weeping

advise suspension starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,711 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 74,601 miles

Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,503 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 73,494 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,653 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 SMB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 SMB, 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 SMB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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