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J98 PAY

1992 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 PAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,628 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 88,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,194 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 86,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,125 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 57,703 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 48,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 46,136 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 46,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PAY is a 1992 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J98 PAY, 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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J98 PAY is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 13 June 1992.

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