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825 AAB

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration825 AAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,256 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,873 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension and steering parts slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,545 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension and steering parts slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,190 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,727 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 78,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 73,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,544 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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825 AAB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 825 AAB, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 825 AAB registered?

825 AAB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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