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J918 FGK

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 FGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 168,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 168,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 166,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 165,795 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 165,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

core plug leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 162,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,591 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 157,591 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 156,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 156,766 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 152,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 144,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,983 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 134,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 134,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 124,942 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 124,893 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,391 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 108,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 106,379 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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J918 FGK is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J918 FGK, 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 J918 FGK registered?

J918 FGK is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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