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H138 JVC

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,063 mi
Last recorded174,063 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 JVC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 174,063 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 174,038 miles

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

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

Engine warning lamp on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 171,350 miles

General underbody and components corrsion

MIL light on

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 171,346 miles

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

General underbody and components corrsion

MIL light on

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 168,218 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing/roll bar arms corrosion at rear mounting points in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

general under body and components corrosion

mil light intermittant

Pass 29 Mar 2018 165,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 157,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 150,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 145,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 135,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 128,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 121,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 114,571 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 114,571 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 110,154 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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H138 JVC is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H138 JVC, 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 H138 JVC registered?

H138 JVC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 4 March 1991.

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