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J98 FGF

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,905 mi
Last recorded164,905 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 FGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 164,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 162,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 161,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just in limits

Pass 25 Apr 2019 159,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 157,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 156,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 154,273 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 154,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,777 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 144,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 147,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 133,726 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 133,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2008 132,907 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 132,885 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 129,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 129,032 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 127,862 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 127,862 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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J98 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J98 FGF, 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 J98 FGF registered?

J98 FGF is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is J98 FGF safe to buy?

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