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J597 PRF

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 PRF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 117,819 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 117,553 miles

Offside Front bumpstop insecure

Fail 29 May 2025 117,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumpstop insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,285 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,109 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,175 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,108 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,613 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,944 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,345 miles

Front patches of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,629 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 112,629 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,006 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,364 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 111,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front chassis leg is corrded but not weakend

Pass 14 May 2013 110,112 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 110,112 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,251 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 107,172 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

front number plate deterioating

n/s/r non obligatory sidelight not working

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,942 miles

front number plate has slight damage

n/s beam pattern deterioating

Fail 11 Nov 2010 102,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s beam pattern deterioating

Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,851 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both wipers split but still adequately clearing screen

rear number plate deterioating

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Pass 14 Aug 2008 88,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 88,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 77,329 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 77,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J597 PRF is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J597 PRF, 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 J597 PRF registered?

J597 PRF is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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