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J998 NTA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

212,849 mi
Last recorded212,849 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 NTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2010 212,849 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 203,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 203,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 192,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 192,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2007 184,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 184,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 178,324 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 178,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 NTA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J998 NTA, 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 NTA registered?

J998 NTA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J998 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J998 NTA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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