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J926 DYL

1992 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,187 mi
Last recorded137,187 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 I 16V136,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ926 DYL
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,187 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 137,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

engine running poor at idle

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm 185/6515

Pass 19 Nov 2007 131,450 miles

slight free-play through steering wheel

Pass 4 Dec 2006 125,349 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 125,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 185/6515

Pass 9 Dec 2005 121,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 121,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

intermedate pipe to middle section blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has a small cut/gouge on outer side wall 185/6515H

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J926 DYL is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 136,596 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J926 DYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J926 DYL is a 1992 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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