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J559 WUK

1991 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

207,333 mi
Last recorded207,333 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 WUK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 207,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 204,583 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 202,209 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 202,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 199,457 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 197,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 195,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 193,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 190,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 188,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 187,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 185,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 183,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 180,290 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 180,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 173,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 173,651 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 166,671 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2011 166,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2010 158,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased up

Fail 20 Jul 2010 158,477 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 13 Mar 2009 151,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 151,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 145,649 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 145,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 138,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 136,612 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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J559 WUK is a 1991 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J559 WUK, 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 J559 WUK registered?

J559 WUK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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