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J855 RRD

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 RRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake has lower reading

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake has low reading and missing return spring (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,583 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,520 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,444 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine warning light lit

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,274 miles

check'engine' light on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,835 miles

slight pas leak at resevoir

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight pas leak at resevoir

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,441 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 68,439 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,226 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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J855 RRD is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J855 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J855 RRD registered?

J855 RRD is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J855 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J855 RRD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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