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J471 EVH

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,246 mi
Last recorded139,246 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 EVH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,246 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,557 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 137,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm prescribed area excessively corroded resulting in movement (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 134,514 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,183 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 130,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,888 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear beam corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 119,846 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Jun 2010 119,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 116,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 116,775 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 113,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 104,131 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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J471 EVH 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 64.7%.

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 J471 EVH, 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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J471 EVH is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 11 November 1991.

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