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J350 RPB

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,546 mi
Last recorded171,546 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ350 RPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 171,546 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 171,546 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 169,213 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 169,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling shock absorber - when full lock right (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 164,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 163,413 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,916 miles

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

slight leakage steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2021 162,916 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight leakage steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2020 161,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 160,998 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 160,998 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 160,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 160,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,919 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 159,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear most trailing arm mount / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / innersill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most trailing arm mount / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 159,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre exhibits age-cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2016 159,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre exhibits age-cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,702 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 158,240 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 157,261 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

adv complete underside of vehicle inc brake pipes etc covered with waxoyl/underseal

Fail 16 Apr 2013 157,261 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

adv complete underside of vehicle inc brake pipes etc covered with waxoyl/underseal

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2012 175,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 155,745 miles

n/s/r passenger floor corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 155,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r passenger floor corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 153,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 150,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 146,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 146,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 137,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 136,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 133,300 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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J350 RPB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J350 RPB, 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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J350 RPB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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