MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion setting into underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,gearbox and pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion setting into underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox/pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion is setting into the under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Door bottom is corroded
Offside Rear Hand brake cable is corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight pas leak
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER LOWER FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LOWER WING TO FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING TO FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear REBOUND RUBBER LOOSE
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTER LOWER FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working WING REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LOWER WING TO FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure MISSING (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING TO FRONT PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear REBOUND RUBBER LOOSE
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
OSF TYRE INNER WALL HAS VERY SMALL EGG,OSF DOOR LOWER EDGE CORRODED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
OSR BRAKE DISC RUSTING
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
OSR BRAKE DISC RUSTING
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BEAM PATTERN WEAK NSF.OSF INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR SUPPORT RUBBERS WORN.BOTH REAR TYRES LOW,APPROX 2.5/3MM
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BEAM PATTERN WEAK NSF.OSF INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR SUPPORT RUBBERS WORN.BOTH REAR TYRES LOW,APPROX 2.5/3MM
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FRONT TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT TO THOSE ON THE FRONTS,F 195/60VR15 R 195/65VR15. FRONT TYRES RUNNING CLOSE TO LOWER COIL SPRING SEAT OSF AND NSF.REAR DISCS RUSTING BADLY,
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
FRONT TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT TO THOSE ON THE FRONTS,F 195/60VR15 R 195/65VR15. FRONT TYRES RUNNING CLOSE TO LOWER COIL SPRING SEAT OSF AND NSF.REAR DISCS RUSTING BADLY,
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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J143 KBG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 J143 KBG, 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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J143 KBG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 19 November 1991.
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