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J922 DGJ

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,296 mi
Last recorded230,296 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ922 DGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2011 230,296 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 221,605 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 221,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 212,716 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 212,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 204,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 193,618 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 193,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 183,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 183,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J922 DGJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J922 DGJ, 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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J922 DGJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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