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J531 CHV

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,882 mi
Last recorded157,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 CHV
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 157,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 157,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 155,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 155,064 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 152,141 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine manadgement light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion offside front underside of wing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 152,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Alternator belt in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine manadgement light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion offside front underside of wing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 145,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 139,086 miles

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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J531 CHV is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J531 CHV, 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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J531 CHV is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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