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J368 JBV

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,134 mi
Last recorded138,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ368 JBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 138,134 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to door shuts

corrosion to floors

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,998 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,652 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 124,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,634 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,428 miles

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

advise all 4 coil spring corroaded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 98,428 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise all 4 coil spring corroaded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 97,352 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

under body corroded in places slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

under body corroded in places slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,501 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,500 miles

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

light switch very stiff

nearside fronttyre worn outer edge

offside washer jet not working

oil leaks

rear discs corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,823 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,918 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 94,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak from front of engine.

o/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,952 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 91,790 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,597 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 89,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 88,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J368 JBV is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J368 JBV, 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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J368 JBV is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 October 1991.

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