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F565 JAM

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,364 mi
Last recorded155,364 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF565 JAM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 155,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 154,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,874 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding in brake

Fail 9 Feb 2017 154,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight binding in brake

Pass 11 Feb 2016 152,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 147,540 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,249 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion in both rear shock absorber stem tops and retaining nuts

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Jan 2013 145,182 miles

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

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)

advanced corrosion in both rear shock absorber stem tops and retaining nuts

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2012 139,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 138,141 miles

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

both front wheels dragging slightly

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 124,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 124,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 119,352 miles

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

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)

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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F565 JAM is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F565 JAM, 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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F565 JAM is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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