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J900 TJL

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,679 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 99,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 98,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 95,166 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 95,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 93,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 92,190 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 92,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 90,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 90,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 86,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,801 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 85,801 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,488 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 81,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 79,472 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 76,284 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 75,839 miles

Engine light on intermitently

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,251 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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J900 TJL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJL, 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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What year was J900 TJL registered?

J900 TJL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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