1992 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J616 NJU
1992 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 145,442 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J616 NJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2007
- 145,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J616 NJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Saab 900 (J616 NJU) between February 2007 and December 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
J616 NJU Mileage History
- 01/02/2007142,644 mi
- 07/02/2007142,644 mi
- 10/12/2007145,442 mi+2,798 mi
- 10/12/2007145,442 mi
Average of roughly 3,276 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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