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J790 UMS

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,145 mi
Last recorded83,145 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 UMS
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 73,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 73,160 miles

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

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

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J790 UMS is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J790 UMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J790 UMS registered?

J790 UMS is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J790 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 UMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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