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J778 PBU

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 PBU
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 151,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 146,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 146,316 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 137,232 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J778 PBU is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 145,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J778 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J778 PBU registered?

J778 PBU is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J778 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J778 PBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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