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J349 RUD

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 RUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 133,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,300 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 133,300 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,943 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 132,931 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,409 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 131,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 131,829 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 131,829 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of n\s rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 130,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 130,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 130,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,724 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 26 Nov 2014 127,371 miles

Offside tyres show early signs of perishing on tyre wall

Fail 25 Nov 2014 127,370 miles

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

Offside tyres show early signs of perishing on tyre wall

Pass 26 Nov 2013 128,312 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 124,173 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 124,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 111,004 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 111,004 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 18 Oct 2006 103,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 103,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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J349 RUD is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J349 RUD, 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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J349 RUD is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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