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J234 LJA

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,520 mi
Last recorded177,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 LJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 177,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear shockabsorber upper mounting nuts and washers heavily corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 168,488 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 168,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 159,858 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 146,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 132,694 miles

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2006 132,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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J234 LJA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J234 LJA, 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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J234 LJA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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