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J816 PJF

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ816 PJF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 142,574 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 139,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axel hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing hohed out side 30 cm off front suspension mount

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axel hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 139,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low inside fell to bits (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear and inner wing at suspension mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axel hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing hohed out side 30 cm off front suspension mount

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axel hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 138,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,511 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front to rear x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 137,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 137,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 137,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 137,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamps

Pass 15 May 2015 137,069 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

headlamps

Pass 18 Dec 2012 136,370 miles

boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 19 Dec 2011 135,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 135,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear hand brake low brake reading

Pass 21 Dec 2009 126,809 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 120,725 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 120,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 115,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 114,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 114,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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J816 PJF is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J816 PJF, 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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J816 PJF is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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