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J900 HGM

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 HGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 171,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 168,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 165,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 162,405 miles

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

offside hand brake low effort

Pass 22 Apr 2021 161,574 miles

drivers front seat belt buckle button worn

Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 159,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 158,844 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 158,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 158,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 157,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses as marked (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has cut in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 156,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 154,819 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak at time of test.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 153,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 150,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on dash

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

nearside and offside sill seams corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

steering rack damp offside front

Fail 28 Jul 2011 147,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on dash

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

nearside and offside sill seams corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

steering rack damp offside front

Pass 11 Aug 2010 140,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2010 140,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 131,115 miles

offside rear tyre starting to show wear

Fail 3 Jun 2009 131,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside headlight pattern deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to show wear

one of rear centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2008 123,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion taking place in offside front inner wheel arch

front brakes showing wear

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear and perishing

nearside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Fail 4 Jun 2008 123,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion taking place in offside front inner wheel arch

front brakes showing wear

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear and perishing

nearside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2007 112,960 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 May 2007 112,960 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 104,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 104,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warning light on

front brake pads wearing thin [offside]

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

rear bump stops missing

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 HGM is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 HGM, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J900 HGM is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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