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J900 BYE

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 BYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 122,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 122,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,946 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,874 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 121,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,148 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,147 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,232 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors/sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear shock mount washer rusting away.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,433 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,154 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,093 miles

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

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

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 15 Nov 2010 98,695 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 98,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 94,886 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 91,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,164 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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J900 BYE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J900 BYE, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J900 BYE registered?

J900 BYE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is J900 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 BYE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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