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J214 LKJ

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 LKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 143,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 141,538 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 141,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f +o/s/f tyres perished 195/60/15

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central floor holed not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2020 141,185 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

central floor holed not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 137,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 136,497 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,488 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 136,488 miles

Centre Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,237 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 135,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 134,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 132,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 150,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 127,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 124,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 116,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 111,800 miles

Nearside front drive shaft gaiter clip loose minor exhaust blow rear connection

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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J214 LKJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J214 LKJ, 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 J214 LKJ registered?

J214 LKJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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