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J939 DYL

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,411 mi
Last recorded208,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 DYL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 208,411 miles

Offside handbrake effort low

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

Pass 20 May 2021 208,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 208,341 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamps extinguish when headlamps are switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 208,313 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 207,955 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 207,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 204,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 202,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 202,248 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 201,043 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 196,179 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 189,061 miles

Battery insecure

Both headlamps aim slightly low

Brake hose between rear axle and body has slightly corroded ferrules

Child booster seats fitted to both rear seats

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wiper blade slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and near legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 180,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 173,144 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 173,052 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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J939 DYL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J939 DYL, 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 J939 DYL registered?

J939 DYL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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