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J287 GAM

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,528 mi
Last recorded180,528 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 GAM
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 180,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 180,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres starting to perish around outer edge.

has a bad oil leak near steering rack which could be power assisted fluid or just engine/gearboix oil.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 163,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 161,068 miles

As previous test.

Fail 12 Sep 2006 161,066 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J287 GAM is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 145,803 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J287 GAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J287 GAM registered?

J287 GAM is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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