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J129 SVV

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,291 mi
Last recorded200,291 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 200,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 200,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2022 199,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 197,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 194,574 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 194,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 194,076 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 193,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 191,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 188,589 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 188,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 186,543 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 186,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 183,031 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 183,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 180,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 180,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 177,359 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 177,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 174,635 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear nearside front tyre shoulders

Pass 4 Aug 2008 171,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 167,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 167,702 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 SVV is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J129 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J129 SVV registered?

J129 SVV is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J129 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J129 SVV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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