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J921 DUV

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,486 mi
Last recorded168,486 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 DUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 168,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 168,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 168,154 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 168,154 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 167,576 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in the pipe holder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 167,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 167,125 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 167,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 166,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 166,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 166,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 165,603 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,414 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount corroded

Offside Front o/s cv boot in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

main beam and flsher staulk lose

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 30 Jan 2015 161,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 159,490 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 157,083 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 157,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 154,546 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 151,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 148,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 146,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 144,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 141,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 134,685 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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J921 DUV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J921 DUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J921 DUV registered?

J921 DUV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J921 DUV safe to buy?

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