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J945 HFB

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,333 mi
Last recorded101,333 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 HFB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,333 miles

NOISE FROM O/S/F BALL JOINT STEERING LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 2 Jan 2025 98,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 98,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower shock absorber bushes perished an in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,900 miles

all tyres in poor condition and worn on edges

both front outer cv boots in poor condition

front lower shock bushes in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2023 94,844 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s parking brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres in poor condition and worn on edges

both front outer cv boots in poor condition

front lower shock bushes in poor condition

oil leak around steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,732 miles

front cv boots in poor condition

suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,919 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge,advise renewing asap

Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box -mounting broken (cable tied secured at present,advise renewing) (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge,advise renewing asap

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,781 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by rack (2.3.2)

exhaust loose but not insecure

front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mount (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing by bumper mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing by bumper mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower mount (2.4.C.3c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded by rack (2.3.2)

exhaust loose but not insecure

front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,849 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 67,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,849 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,474 miles

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

OSR wheel arch damaged, could become a sharp edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brakes going rusty

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension/chassis starting to rust

rear axle/beam very rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2007 63,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

OSR wheel arch damaged, could become a sharp edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs going rusty

brake fluid low, no leaks seen

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension/chassis starting to rust

rear axle/beam very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,314 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,314 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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J945 HFB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J945 HFB, 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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J945 HFB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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