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J441 GNL

1991 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ441 GNL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 151,280 miles

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

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

advise n/s/h/lamp

advise o/s/h/lamp

Fail 29 Nov 2010 151,280 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/h/lamp

Pass 1 Dec 2009 144,775 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 144,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 140,144 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 132,676 miles

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

offside/nearside/front/lower/wishbones/underseeled

offside/nearside/rear/wishbones/underseeled

Fail 19 Nov 2007 132,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion o/s and n/s front hub components

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

Front o/s and n/s lower wishbone fulcrum bolts corrosion

N/s/f and o/s/f upper wishbone arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

O/s and n/s front upper wishbone fulcrum bolts corroded

O/s/f lower wishbone corroded

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

Rear axle tube corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 109,921 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 109,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 104,783 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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J441 GNL is a 1991 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J441 GNL, 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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J441 GNL is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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