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J55 NSA

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 NSA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. long travel of lever, performance almost at end of travel. Park brakes locked both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box mating surface (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front of back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shockers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail bulb fitted incorrect (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 102,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 102,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 96,486 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,486 miles

Emissions not tested engine tick over and rev range eratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,130 miles

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,424 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,895 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,211 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 79,758 miles

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2007 78,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 73,395 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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J55 NSA is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 J55 NSA, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J55 NSA is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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