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J9 OOA

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,549 mi
Last recorded112,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 OOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded between body and axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal has slight cracking

Pass 26 May 2022 111,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 111,774 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front chassis repair not fully welded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 111,219 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside number plate lamp dull

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front chassis repair not fully welded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,679 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill / rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 109,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear Inner wing slight corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underseal applied to underneath

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 140,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 102,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 102,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 100,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 100,323 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2006 99,363 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 99,335 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 98,114 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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J9 OOA is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J9 OOA, 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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J9 OOA is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 29 February 1992.

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