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J539 DYP

1991 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 DYP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 101,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,506 miles

ajusted hand brake

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2016 98,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded between lower suspension arm chassis mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

reverse light inop

slight oil leak.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,685 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

reverse light inop

slight oil leak.

Pass 15 May 2014 94,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 94,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 93,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,055 miles

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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J539 DYP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J539 DYP, 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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What year was J539 DYP registered?

J539 DYP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 17 August 1991.

Is J539 DYP safe to buy?

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