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J801 BYA

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,758 mi
Last recorded163,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 BYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 163,758 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn.

slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 160,029 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r inner sidelight dim

Pass 13 Oct 2009 158,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine check light is on; fuel filter is corroding; PAS reservoir level is low

rear foglamp switch worn; headlamp switch loose in housing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 158,650 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine check light is on; fuel filter is corroding; PAS reservoir level is low

rear foglamp switch worn; headlamp switch loose in housing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 158,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 158,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 156,997 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 156,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 155,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 148,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J801 BYA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J801 BYA, 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 J801 BYA registered?

J801 BYA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J801 BYA safe to buy?

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