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J837 RRD

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ837 RRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,299 miles

advise offside fronr tyre badly perished

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front door mirror surround damaged

underbody & suspension components covered in surface rust vehicle stood

Fail 29 Mar 2014 114,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise offside fronr tyre badly perished

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front door mirror surround damaged

underbody & suspension components covered in surface rust vehicle stood

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,285 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 113,949 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2011 113,948 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 113,916 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 113,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 112,895 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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J837 RRD 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 78.6%.

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 J837 RRD, 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 J837 RRD registered?

J837 RRD is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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