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J298 CWX

1992 Saab 900 S Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo153,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 CWX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 143,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 136,940 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 136,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,634 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,261 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,621 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 121,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 120,349 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

idle speed irratic

Fail 28 Jun 2012 111,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

idle speed irratic

Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,028 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wear edges front tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2011 110,027 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear edges front tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,491 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 108,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 105,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,408 miles

Both steering track rod ends gaitors torn

Offside headlamp reflector starting to tarnish

Fail 16 Jun 2008 101,404 miles

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

Both steering track rod ends gaitors torn

Offside headlamp reflector starting to tarnish

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,396 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 96,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING RACK TRACK ROD END GREASE RETAINING GAITERS SPLIT †NO MOVEMENT IN TRACK ROD ENDS AT PRESENT

OFFSIDE FRONT DIP BEAM HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN DEFINITION FADING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS 2.5 MM †MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID LEAKING ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,190 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J298 CWX is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 153,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J298 CWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J298 CWX is a 1992 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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