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J974 CUG

1992 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,716 mi
Last recorded178,716 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 CUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 178,716 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 172,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 165,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 165,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 156,139 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 148,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 148,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 124,809 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both headlamp patterns fogged

Both outer cv boots perished

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fail 27 Apr 2007 124,809 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both headlamp patterns fogged

Both outer cv booth perished

Front number plate damaged

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside rear steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Pass 10 Jun 2006 117,408 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 117,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front outer cv boots perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both headlamp patterns fogged

Rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

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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J974 CUG is a 1992 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J974 CUG, 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 J974 CUG registered?

J974 CUG is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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