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J965 BWB

1992 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,621 mi
Last recorded162,621 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 BWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 162,621 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2019 162,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty underneath

Pass 6 May 2016 155,047 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slight leak.

General areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2016 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust pipe slight leak.

General areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,595 miles

n/s/f brake starting to bind

Pass 14 Jan 2014 152,453 miles

Both front struts damp but not found to be leaking

Coolant leak

Corrosion to n/s/f driveshaft tunnel - satisfactory reapir has been carried out

Corrosion to to exhaust backbox, not leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank retaining strap corroded (not excessive)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 152,453 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front struts damp but not found to be leaking

Coolant leak

Corrosion to n/s/f driveshaft tunnel - satisfactory reapir has been carried out

Corrosion to to exhaust backbox, not leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank retaining strap corroded (not excessive)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 150,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Several areas of corrosion under vehicle and on both sills but not holed

Fail 3 Mar 2012 150,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Several areas of corrosion under vehicle and on both sills but not holed

Pass 3 Mar 2011 148,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 144,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering o/s in side rack boot

Fail 12 Oct 2009 144,392 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering o/s in side rack boot

Pass 6 Oct 2008 132,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 134,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 130,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 130,144 miles

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

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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J965 BWB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J965 BWB, 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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J965 BWB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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