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J580 GNH

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 GNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 120,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 118,543 miles

Nearside Front bumper part missing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front headlamps slightly misty

offside rear boot floor has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2021 118,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front headlamps slightly misty

offside rear boot floor has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,017 miles

General under body has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,635 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers pershing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 116,635 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers pershing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 106,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 98,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,050 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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J580 GNH is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J580 GNH, 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 J580 GNH registered?

J580 GNH is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J580 GNH safe to buy?

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