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J455 LWD

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 LWD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,461 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 136,461 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 135,611 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 134,433 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,401 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,401 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 131,778 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 127,377 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 127,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,253 miles

nearside bodywork damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 116,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 116,359 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J455 LWD is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J455 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J455 LWD registered?

J455 LWD is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 11 December 1991.

Is J455 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 LWD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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