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147,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front lower wing corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust clamp corroded
corrosion to drivers door lock / latch area may require attention
rear exhaust clamp insecure
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
centre exhaust clamp corroded
corrosion to drivers door lock / latch area may require attention
rear exhaust clamp insecure
corrosion to drivers door latch area
corrosion under battery area, holed and corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) as marked (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to drivers door latch area
corrosion under battery area, holed and corroded
oil leak
strong advise nearside front tyre no tread outer edge
battery loose in clamp
bulb? connection? to nearside brake light
rear exhaust clamps corroded
unable to see front and rear brake pads
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
off side front tyre poor condition
nail in o/s/f tyre near side rack gaitor twisted rust in o/s body near door lock catch
nail in n/s/r tyre fuel pipes rusting front end engine oil leaks head lamp patterns just in spec
both head lamp patterns just in spec engine oil leaks rust in o/s/r wheel arch
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both head lamp patterns just in spec engine oil leaks rust in o/s/r wheel arch
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
windscreen is in a very poor condition
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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J851 UPB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J851 UPB, 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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J851 UPB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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