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J166 ORJ

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

220,447 mi
Last recorded220,447 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 ORJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 220,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 219,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 219,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 219,512 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 219,225 miles

car has been freshly under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2020 219,132 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 218,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 218,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 216,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 215,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 213,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 208,941 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 198,450 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 198,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 188,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 5 May 2009 188,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2008 177,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 177,244 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear seat not fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 170,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J166 ORJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J166 ORJ, 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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What year was J166 ORJ registered?

J166 ORJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1991.

Is J166 ORJ safe to buy?

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