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J278 JOR

1991 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 JOR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 130,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 130,652 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

DURING TEST UNDER BODY FOUND TO BE VERY MUDDY AND DIFFICULT TO EXAMINE - RECOMMEND CLEAN*WIPER CHAFF AT BOTTOM OF SWEPT AREA* DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION* PAS OPERATION NOISEY - SUSPECT WORN PUMP ETC - RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION*

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* NSF C.V. GAITER HEAVILY PERISHED* OSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED* SEATBELTS GENERALLY RELUCTANT TO RETRACT* OIL LEAKS* UNABLE TO EXAMINE ALL BRAKE PIPES*

Pass 14 Oct 2005 12,497 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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J278 JOR is a 1991 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J278 JOR, 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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J278 JOR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1991.

Is J278 JOR safe to buy?

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