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J451 ORN

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,857 mi
Last recorded176,857 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 ORN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 176,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 175,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 175,390 miles

Advise both headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Advise different size tyres on front to rear axle so is acceptable.

Advise slight corrosion to front bumper but is not by a structual part and has no sharp edges.

Advise slight marking to windscreen.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 175,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise both headlamp aims are just acceptable.

Advise different size tyres on front to rear axle so is acceptable.

Advise slight corrosion to front bumper but is not by a structual part and has no sharp edges.

Advise slight marking to windscreen.

Advise slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 173,066 miles

Advise N/S/F Bottom ball joint rubber is split.

Advise scratching to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 173,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise N/S/F Bottom ball joint rubber is split.

Advise scratching to windscreen is only just acceptable.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 163,429 miles

adv ise brakes spongy

Fail 17 Jan 2008 163,429 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

adv ise brakes spongy

Pass 29 Jan 2007 157,192 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 157,188 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake servo week but working

Pass 2 Feb 2006 159,990 miles

advise emissions test pasted but engine miss fire

advise indicator arm intermitent

advise n/s/f flex brake hose close to bracket

advise washer jet o/s/f intermitent

advise water leak

Fail 28 Jan 2006 150,904 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise on exhaust

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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J451 ORN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J451 ORN, 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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J451 ORN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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