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J998 LPX

1992 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,169 mi
Last recorded180,169 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 LPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 180,169 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 180,169 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 180,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 179,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 178,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 172,578 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 169,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 167,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 162,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 156,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 154,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 154,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 148,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 137,840 miles

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

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 124,468 miles

outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Aug 2007 113,485 miles

both front shockabsorbers lower mount rubbers are worn

Pass 15 Aug 2006 98,970 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes. rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded & in pooer condition.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 84,839 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 84,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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J998 LPX is a 1992 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J998 LPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J998 LPX registered?

J998 LPX is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J998 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J998 LPX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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