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J966 NBC

1992 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

143,989 mi
Last recorded143,989 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 NBC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst/centre & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

poor effort offside parking brake

Fail 26 Aug 2025 143,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst/centre & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

poor effort offside parking brake

Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,983 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lazy

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 136,098 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 136,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 132,241 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 132,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,452 miles

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine warning light very intermittent fault

Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,403 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,401 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively on to front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis at wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,452 miles

both front outer c.v .boots perished

rear centre seatbelt (cover missing)

Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,450 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front outer c.v .boots perished

rear centre seatbelt (cover missing)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,364 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,845 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,743 miles

centre rear seatbelt outer cover missing( inner unit )

Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre rear seatbelt outer cover missing( inner unit )

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,744 miles

centre rear seatbelt inner unit cover missing

two rear exhaust rubber rings poor

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,365 miles

centre rear seatbelt ( inner unit cover missing)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,828 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,869 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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J966 NBC is a 1992 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 J966 NBC, 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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J966 NBC is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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