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J342 YRS

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,185 mi
Last recorded145,185 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 YRS
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2007 145,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 142,992 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 142,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s/front inner chassis and rear n/s and rear offside is very close to limit1

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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J342 YRS is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J342 YRS, 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 J342 YRS registered?

J342 YRS is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 18 September 1991.

Is J342 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J342 YRS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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