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J851 UPB

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,881 mi
Last recorded147,881 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 UPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 147,881 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 145,805 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 145,805 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,804 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,832 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,831 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 143,194 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

corrosion to drivers door lock / latch area may require attention

rear exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2018 143,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,327 miles

corrosion to drivers door latch area

corrosion under battery area, holed and corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2017 141,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,478 miles

battery loose in clamp

bulb? connection? to nearside brake light

rear exhaust clamps corroded

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 20 Oct 2015 136,270 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2015 136,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,585 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 133,584 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 130,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,038 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 126,871 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 126,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,278 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre near side rack gaitor twisted rust in o/s body near door lock catch

Pass 26 Nov 2010 118,576 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre fuel pipes rusting front end engine oil leaks head lamp patterns just in spec

Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,687 miles

both head lamp patterns just in spec engine oil leaks rust in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 26 Nov 2009 112,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 106,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 98,107 miles

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

windscreen is in a very poor condition

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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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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