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J227 TSG

1991 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ227 TSG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,228 miles

Hand brake lever has little travel

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

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 147,228 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer, front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever has little travel

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

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 146,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Beam image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres marked mercedes fit only

Steering operation slightly tight/heavy

Fail 9 Apr 2021 146,874 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Beam image weak

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres marked mercedes fit only

Steering operation slightly tight/heavy

Pass 22 May 2019 146,727 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

some suspension components and some areas of underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,502 miles

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

parking brake requires attention.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 146,502 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake requires attention.

Pass 12 May 2017 146,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 145,515 miles

Offside Front Under Body Holed

Fail 13 May 2015 145,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Under Body Holed

Pass 17 May 2014 144,822 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 144,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 144,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 143,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 143,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 142,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 141,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 140,907 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 140,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 137,615 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 137,615 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J227 TSG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 J227 TSG, 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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J227 TSG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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