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J143 KBG

1991 Saab 900

Beige Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

260,037 mi
Last recorded260,037 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 KBG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 260,037 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 253,370 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 245,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 236,631 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 236,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 231,289 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 231,289 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 224,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 212,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 212,839 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 205,618 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 195,613 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 195,613 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 188,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 182,518 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 182,518 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 177,312 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 177,312 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 167,123 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 167,123 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 159,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 151,366 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 151,366 miles

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?

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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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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