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J415 BCL

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 BCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 146,652 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 146,475 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 146,472 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,250 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between inner arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 146,250 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between inner arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 146,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has repair close to sidewall

OSF headlamp beam slightly diffused

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,089 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 28 Jul 2014 145,999 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 145,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 145,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 145,521 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 144,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 144,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 141,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 141,981 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 136,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEAD LIGHT BEAMS IMAGE SLIGHT DDETERIORATING.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 132,077 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 126,396 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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J415 BCL is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J415 BCL, 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 J415 BCL registered?

J415 BCL is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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