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J199 TFC

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,863 mi
Last recorded154,863 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 TFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 154,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 151,212 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 148,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,350 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 142,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 142,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 138,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,754 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front anti roll bar fouling PAS

Fail 26 Oct 2015 135,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box badly corroded and clamp fractured (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure CV GAITOR INSECURE (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front anti roll bar fouling PAS

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,079 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 120,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,063 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 114,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 105,374 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 105,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,305 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 97,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 88,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,856 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 80,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 76,890 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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J199 TFC is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J199 TFC, 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 J199 TFC registered?

J199 TFC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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