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J983 XPU

1992 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,206 mi
Last recorded241,206 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo153,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 XPU
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 241,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 231,544 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 231,162 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 221,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 209,776 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J983 XPU is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 153,407 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J983 XPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J983 XPU registered?

J983 XPU is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 16 January 1992.

Is J983 XPU safe to buy?

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