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J129 HFR

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,611 mi
Last recorded184,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 HFR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 184,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER ARM MOUNTING POINTS AREA SPLIT AND CRACKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BONNET SAFETY LATCH NOT FUNCTIONING

BOOT FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO PETROL TANK STRAP FIXING POINTS

FRONT FLOORPANS HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINTS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AT BOTTOM OF B PILLAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR PANEL HOLED AND CORRODED

STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY

Pass 22 Jul 2021 180,438 miles

Front FLOOR PANS HOLED NEXT TO JACKING POINTS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 180,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FLOOR PANS HOLED NEXT TO JACKING POINTS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged BUTTON MISSING BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

STEERING RACK HAS INTERNAL FREEPLAY

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 174,663 miles

Nearside FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load STALK LATCH DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 174,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Front BONNET SAFETY LATCH INOPERATIVE

Nearside FLOOR HOLED ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load STALK LATCH DAMAGED BUT STILL OPERATIONAL (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 167,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 167,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 161,499 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 155,360 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front x m,ember corroded and holes but not within a prescribed area

Fail 21 Nov 2011 155,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front x m,ember corroded and holes but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 147,945 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 147,942 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 145,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 140,522 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 138,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 136,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 136,270 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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J129 HFR is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J129 HFR, 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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J129 HFR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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