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J466 CYR

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 CYR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,768 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 89,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,388 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,831 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,143 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber perished in poor condition??

headlight aim poor @???

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,829 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 78,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,058 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,895 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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J466 CYR is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J466 CYR, 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 J466 CYR registered?

J466 CYR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 4 November 1991.

Is J466 CYR safe to buy?

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