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J319 ORU

1991 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ319 ORU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 50,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,380 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 46,484 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 43,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,644 miles

headlamp switch slightly loose

Fail 19 Oct 2018 25,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp switch slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,749 miles

Headlamp switch slightly loose in dash

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,947 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,176 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,377 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,366 miles

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

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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J319 ORU is a 1991 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J319 ORU, 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 J319 ORU registered?

J319 ORU is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J319 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J319 ORU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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