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J969 CRM

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 CRM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,082 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 83,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 81,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,417 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 81,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,470 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perished in tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perished in tread - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre rear into floor (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play recommend sourcing new part to have it replaced at some point (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

damp around power steering pipes

fuel cap seal is perished/splitting

offside cv boot slightly perished

slight exhaust blow from centre box

wiper blades slightly split - still clearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

slight exhaust blow from front joint and centre box

Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,166 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow from front joint and centre box

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,866 miles

centre exhaust is corroded

fog light switch slightly faulty

nearside rear wheel is dented on inner rim

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

centre exhaust is corroded

fog light switch slightly faulty

nearside rear wheel is dented on inner rim

slight exhaust blow on front pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,029 miles

advise damp around steering rack

advise engine check light on

advise fog light switch sticky

advise fuel cap seal slightly perished

advise n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

advise slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise damp around steering rack

advise engine check light on

advise fog light switch sticky

advise fuel cap seal slightly perished

advise n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge

advise one sidelight bulb out o/s/r

advise slight exhaust blow manifold area

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,925 miles

fuel cap seal is perished

slight exhaust blow on the down pipe

slight tightness in steering detected on lock to lock check but no excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,137 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has low tread

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,380 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power steering rack (offside ) slightly damp (no visual leak detected)

rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,150 miles

oil leak

rear nearside inner wheel rim slight damage

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

oil leak

rear nearside inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,423 miles

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

rear nearside wheel rim slight damage

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear nearside tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,588 miles

f/n/s tyre inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,935 miles

f/n/s inner rim damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,185 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,150 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,396 miles

front tyres edges worn †front number plate slight damage †centre exhaust joint needs attention

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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J969 CRM is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J969 CRM, 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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J969 CRM is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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