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H283 NJT

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

160,997 mi
Last recorded160,997 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH283 NJT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 160,997 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of car covered in underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2026 160,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at wishbone mount point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2025 158,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

near side rear hand brake effort just passsing

underside of car fully undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,083 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 155,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 149,955 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 149,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front of vehicle is heavily undersealed

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 149,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front of vehicle is heavily undersealed

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 145,172 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,034 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 142,907 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 142,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 142,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,884 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 139,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 137,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 136,270 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 136,265 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 133,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 128,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 122,410 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 122,410 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

1 o/s/f cv boot fouling shock absorber may split eventually †2 engine leaking oil

Fail 17 Jun 2006 122,398 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

engine leaking oil over power steering pump and rack. unable to fully assess if power steering components are leaking.

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter has been fouling shock absorber, may eventually wear through

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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H283 NJT is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H283 NJT, 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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H283 NJT is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1991.

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