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J595 OPP

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

216,475 mi
Last recorded216,475 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 OPP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 216,475 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 216,471 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 207,291 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Both rear axle brake hoses ferrules corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 207,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Both rear axle brake hoses ferrules corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 198,624 miles

Fuel cap incomplete but servicable

Nearside headlamp poor light output and beam image

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing

Offside front lower suspension mounting prescribed area (around chassis drain hole) corroding

Offside front wheel rim distorted

Fail 22 Feb 2012 198,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap incomplete but servicable

Nearside headlamp poor light output and beam image

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing

Offside front wheel rim distorted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 189,696 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion developing under vehicle

off side front seat belt starting to fray

suspension bushes perishing

suspension units and beams corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2011 189,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

off side front seat belt starting to fray

suspension bushes perishing

suspension units and beams corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 181,902 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2010 181,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2009 172,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 112,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 166,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 166,278 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 162,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 161,950 miles

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

indicator switch starting to wear

nearside steering rack gaiter starting to split

rear flexable brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

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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J595 OPP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J595 OPP, 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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J595 OPP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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