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J664 BRR

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

224,446 mi
Last recorded224,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ664 BRR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 224,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 224,331 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 217,405 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 217,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 211,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 211,498 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 205,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 204,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 198,264 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 198,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 192,065 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 192,063 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2009 191,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 186,336 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 186,187 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 178,615 miles

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

Rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 178,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 167,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 167,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J664 BRR is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 J664 BRR, 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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J664 BRR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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