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J523 YSO

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 YSO
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 164,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 164,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 162,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 150,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 150,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 135,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 135,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J523 YSO is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J523 YSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J523 YSO registered?

J523 YSO is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 10 December 1991.

Is J523 YSO safe to buy?

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