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J775 UMS

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 UMS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 129,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 128,502 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at middle silincer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 128,502 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at middle silincer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 128,523 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 126,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 126,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 123,071 miles

slight brake bind nearside front and offside rear

slight corrosion ate offside front

Pass 10 May 2010 119,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 116,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 113,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 113,690 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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J775 UMS is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J775 UMS, 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 J775 UMS registered?

J775 UMS is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J775 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J775 UMS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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