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J698 KKH

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,483 mi
Last recorded171,483 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 KKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 171,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 171,467 miles

General under body corrosionn

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 171,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 170,135 miles

Front chassis slightly soft both sides

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 170,134 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front chassis slightly soft both sides

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 167,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank straps corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 167,667 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front of rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Stop lamp not working all rear lamps inop (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 167,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 167,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 167,497 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2014 167,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 164,225 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Switch for offside indicators not locking in position.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 160,382 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 160,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 156,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 156,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 152,394 miles

both front cv boots deteriorating

both tank straps corroded

front anti-roll bar outer bushes slightly movement

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offisde front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

one bulb on high level stop light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2010 152,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

both front cv boots deteriorating

both tank straps corroded

front anti-roll bar outer bushes slightly movement

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offisde front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

one bulb on high level stop light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2009 146,864 miles

both front cv boot perisched

exhaust system corroded and leaking at front pipe

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside front washer jet partial choked

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 135,110 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre wearing to the outside

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

oil leaks at engine

rear flexi brake hose to t peice corroded

steering column upper bush ,slight movement

Pass 31 Jan 2006 129,095 miles

blow at exhaust middle clamp

nearside and offside front brake flexis cracked/perished

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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J698 KKH is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J698 KKH, 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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J698 KKH is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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