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J122 CGC

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,752 mi
Last recorded213,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 CGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 213,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 213,752 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount-seatbelt clasp attached to seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mount area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to 't' (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount-seat belt clasp attached to seat (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 206,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 203,816 miles

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 203,816 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 193,266 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 184,453 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 184,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 175,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 175,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 173,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 173,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 170,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 170,039 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 168,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 166,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 166,728 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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J122 CGC 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 58.8%.

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 J122 CGC, 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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J122 CGC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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