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J26 TMO

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

173,321 mi
Last recorded173,321 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 TMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 173,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surface light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides parking brake just made performance requirements

Pass 13 Aug 2024 165,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 136,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 136,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 136,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 135,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Showing Signs of Deterioration

Offside Front Tyre Showing Signs of Deterioration

Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,272 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 134,321 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,031 miles

Both Front Tyres showing signs of Cracking/Deterioration of Tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 132,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 130,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 129,023 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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J26 TMO is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J26 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J26 TMO registered?

J26 TMO is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J26 TMO safe to buy?

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