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J984 TOL

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,670 mi
Last recorded189,670 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 TOL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 189,670 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 189,968 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 188,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 188,848 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi pipe section leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has slight blow

Front 2 Rear brake Pipes corroded at multiple points

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Door Base corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 187,264 miles

oil on steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2016 187,264 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil on steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2014 184,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 184,869 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 184,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 179,108 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 170,429 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 170,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,830 miles

O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT WORN

O/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 161,671 miles

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

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

O/S/F INNER RACK JOINT WORN

O/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 157,247 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 157,246 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 152,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 148,412 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 148,411 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 143,605 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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J984 TOL is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J984 TOL, 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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J984 TOL is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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