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J49 EGE

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,181 mi
Last recorded182,181 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 EGE
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 182,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2007 182,023 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 171,184 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 171,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J49 EGE is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 145,803 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J49 EGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J49 EGE registered?

J49 EGE is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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