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J574 SEC

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ574 SEC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing \shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor\ jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 115,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing \shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor\ jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,954 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 115,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 115,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 115,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at fixing to hose bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 113,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 113,939 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 113,669 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2012 113,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2011 113,033 miles

Near side and off side front brake hoses cracking up.

Near side and off side rear top shock mountings starting to crack.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,220 miles

advise front / rear brake pads low

advise front number plate cracked

advise play in track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,182 miles

advise slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 27 May 2008 107,608 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 99,887 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Total parking brake effort passing on absolute minimum requirement

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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J574 SEC is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J574 SEC, 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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J574 SEC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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