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A2 WJP

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,665 mi
Last recorded57,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WJP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 57,658 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,231 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,118 miles

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

advise coolant leak on engine block

advise o/s/r tyre perrished

advise rad leaking

advise rear axle beam corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

advise coolant leak on engine block

advise o/s/r tyre perrished

advise rad leaking

advise rear axle beam corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,098 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,355 miles

advise rear axle beam corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

advise rear axle beam corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,613 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,181 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,813 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,961 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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A2 WJP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A2 WJP, 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 A2 WJP registered?

A2 WJP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is A2 WJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 WJP 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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