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J385 BEX

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 BEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,585 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 83,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,821 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,472 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,211 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,441 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 69,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,352 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,352 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,236 miles

noise from front suspension on turning under load

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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J385 BEX is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J385 BEX, 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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What year was J385 BEX registered?

J385 BEX is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J385 BEX safe to buy?

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