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J944 OGV

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,151 mi
Last recorded146,151 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 OGV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 146,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 145,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 145,694 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 145,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,171 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 145,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,030 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,818 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 144,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 144,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 143,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 143,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 141,280 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 141,280 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 139,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 135,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 130,983 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 130,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2007 129,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 128,308 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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J944 OGV is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J944 OGV, 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 J944 OGV registered?

J944 OGV is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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