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A16 TSS

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,857 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From front to rear brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,010 miles

all under body undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,253 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,013 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,601 miles

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

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,745 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,342 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,498 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,558 miles

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

both front tyres badly cracked in tread area

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Fail 14 Feb 2010 85,558 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres badly cracked in tread area

offside rear outer position lamp not working

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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A16 TSS is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A16 TSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 TSS registered?

A16 TSS is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1991.

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