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J218 OBW

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,878 mi
Last recorded69,878 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 OBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,878 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERIS H IN SIDEWALLS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,877 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERIS H IN SIDEWALLS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,526 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating [starting to affect beam images

Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,525 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating [starting to affect beam images

unable to test emissions due to exhaust blows [no reading ]

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside front brake sticking slightly

slight difference in rear brake application

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,436 miles

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

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

slight difference in rear brake application may need cleaning / adjusting

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,880 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,825 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,842 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,086 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear

nearside rear tyre starting to show uneven wear

offside rear tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,819 miles

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

rear flexi brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

Pass 14 Sep 2005 47,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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J218 OBW is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J218 OBW, 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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J218 OBW is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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