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J42 PJC

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

178,705 mi
Last recorded178,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 PJC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 178,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 178,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 178,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 177,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 177,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 177,307 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 176,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 176,503 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 176,454 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 175,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 175,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 174,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 173,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 173,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 173,340 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 173,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 171,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 171,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 171,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 167,674 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings corroded

nearside rear hanbrake cable outer casing damaged

slight scoring to front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2012 167,674 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings corroded

nearside rear hanbrake cable outer casing damaged

slight scoring to front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 158,417 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 148,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion front floors

nearside & offside handbrake cable casing damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2010 148,593 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion front floors

nearside & offside handbrake cable casing damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 139,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion front floors

nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 131,270 miles

Front number plate is cracked but not insecure

Nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Offside front chassis section is corroded in between lower suspension arm mounting points.

Signs of oil on offside front shock absorber but not from within .

Pass 4 Jan 2007 128,691 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 118,744 miles

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

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

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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J42 PJC is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 J42 PJC, 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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J42 PJC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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