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J117 CYV

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

200,890 mi
Last recorded200,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ117 CYV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 200,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 200,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 197,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 197,256 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 194,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 191,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 191,542 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 189,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 187,022 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 184,731 miles

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

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

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

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in front shock lower bushes

Fail 9 May 2019 184,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leaks under car

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in front shock lower bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2018 182,488 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 178,919 miles

All 4 tyres perishing in tread.

Both rear tyres bald inner edges.

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 176,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 174,148 miles

bothside head lamp inner reflecktors deteriorated effeckting beam image

Pass 4 Apr 2014 168,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 166,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 166,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 162,510 miles

Oil leak

nearside head lamp out put low

Fail 21 Nov 2011 162,510 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside head lamp out put low

Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,442 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn from edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 157,442 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,024 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside head lamp aim dazzles

Fail 26 Nov 2009 152,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside head lamp aim dazzles

Pass 25 Nov 2008 146,992 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Nov 2008 146,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Jan 2008 143,426 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 143,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 139,748 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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J117 CYV is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 J117 CYV, 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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J117 CYV is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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