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J51 OPG

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 OPG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,852 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 124,324 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

ns/r tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pies slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2011 124,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

ns/r tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pies slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 118,772 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rust in offside front inner wing area

slight judder from front and rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 118,632 miles

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

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

chip in screen less than 40mm †cond of brake discs

Fail 20 Jul 2007 118,562 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

chip in screen less than 40mm

cond of fr brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,153 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 116,526 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 116,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J51 OPG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J51 OPG, 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 J51 OPG registered?

J51 OPG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J51 OPG safe to buy?

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