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J7 SMC

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,565 mi
Last recorded145,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SMC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 145,565 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 143,889 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 142,645 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2015 142,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear suspension all rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,367 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 135,135 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r secondary side light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 24 Jul 2010 134,875 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 134,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 134,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 132,635 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 132,617 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 131,692 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight noise from affside rear wheel when raised and spun

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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J7 SMC is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J7 SMC, 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 J7 SMC registered?

J7 SMC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J7 SMC safe to buy?

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