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J803 DSP

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,403 mi
Last recorded194,403 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ803 DSP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 194,403 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 194,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear position lights in slightly different position

Fail 30 Apr 2013 191,909 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 191,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 184,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 182,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 182,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 180,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 168,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 162,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 162,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 157,803 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 148,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 140,012 miles

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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J803 DSP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J803 DSP, 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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J803 DSP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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