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J240 CHV

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 CHV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 139,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,541 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,376 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2022 122,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 117,919 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 117,919 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps, adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,906 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,746 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,338 miles

offside rear tyre perished around tread

roof lining haning down restricting view to the rear

Fail 22 Mar 2014 92,337 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre perished around tread

roof lining haning down restricting view to the rear

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,601 miles

All four tyres perished & starting to crack

Battery power cable stretched

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 90,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four tyres perished & starting to crack

Battery power cable stretched

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 87,295 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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J240 CHV is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J240 CHV, 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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J240 CHV is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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