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J640 LKK

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 LKK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,491 miles

both front c/v boots pearishing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 113,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front c/v boots pearishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,866 miles

both front brake hoses pershing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,532 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,726 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 93,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 83,286 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 75,915 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 75,598 miles

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

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

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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J640 LKK is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J640 LKK, 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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J640 LKK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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