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J167 KBJ

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 KBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 117,064 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s front shock absorber dust cover split

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 116,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 113,714 miles

advise both front inner wings and front panel corroding

advise front end of chassis corroding

advise near side front and off side rear tyres wearing low tread

advise near side headlamp lense chipped and some condensation in lamp

advise off side front tyre perished

advise powersteering pipes weeping

advise suspension,brakes,steering and exhaust components all corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2010 113,713 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front inner wings and front panel corroding

advise front end of chassis corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side front and off side rear tyres wearing low tread

advise near side front side lamp dim

advise near side headlamp lense chipped and some condensation in lamp

advise off side front tyre perished

advise powersteering pipes weeping

advise suspension,brakes,steering and exhaust components all corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 108,689 miles

advise both front outter cv boots weeping grease

advise brakes,suspension,chassis,steering and exhaust components all corroded

advise off side front tyre starting to perish

advise power steering pipes weeping

Fail 4 Jan 2010 108,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front outter cv boots weeping grease

advise brakes,suspension,chassis,steering and exhaust components all corroded

advise off side front tyre starting to perish

advise power steering pipes weeping

Fail 16 Dec 2008 103,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 103,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 103,860 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 101,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,252 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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J167 KBJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J167 KBJ, 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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J167 KBJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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