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J362 YSS

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

188,014 mi
Last recorded188,014 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ362 YSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 187,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn possible movement between column/steering wheel-recommend further inspection (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front & rear suspension & steering components corroded, not seriously weakened

indicator switch offside positioning weak

slight fluffing to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 29 Jan 2021 187,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn possible movement between column/steering wheel-recommend further inspection (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front & rear suspension & steering components corroded, not seriously weakened

indicator switch offside positioning weak

slight fluffing to offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 187,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe rubber missing and back box rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged locking mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished outer edges and front perished all over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 187,770 miles

All suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 187,770 miles

All suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 187,730 miles

All rear suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perished

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 187,717 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/ inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear suspension components and mounting areas corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perished

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 187,670 miles

Front radiator mounting area corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bushes (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 187,506 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on front and rear suspension mounting points

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 187,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on front and rear suspension mounting points

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 186,725 miles

Light corrosion on front and rear suspension mounting points

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 183,879 miles

Light corrosion present on front & rear suspension mounting points.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 180,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 175,485 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 175,474 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 168,354 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 159,781 miles

Both headlamps slightly reduced output

Power rack weeping fluid

Pass 19 Oct 2009 151,698 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 151,687 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 144,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

power rack weepimg

Fail 4 Oct 2008 144,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power rack weepimg

Pass 1 Oct 2007 137,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 130,264 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 130,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 124,250 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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J362 YSS is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J362 YSS, 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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J362 YSS is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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