1992 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J839 XSX
1992 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 160,610 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J839 XSX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2015
- 160,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J839 XSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Saab 900 (J839 XSX) between August 2005 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint rack (2.3.3b)”.
J839 XSX Mileage History
- 15/08/2005118,841 mi
- 16/08/2006121,210 mi+2,369 mi
- 16/08/2007126,285 mi+5,075 mi
- 20/08/2008131,492 mi+5,207 mi
- 12/08/2009137,142 mi+5,650 mi
- 26/07/2010140,977 mi+3,835 mi
- 27/07/2010140,978 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2011144,153 mi+3,175 mi
- 21/08/2012146,121 mi+1,968 mi
- 10/10/2013148,596 mi+2,475 mi
- 18/09/2014152,652 mi+4,056 mi
- 18/09/2014152,652 mi
- 21/09/2015160,610 mi+7,958 mi
Average of roughly 4,136 miles per year across 13 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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