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J85 DGK

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

182,681 mi
Last recorded182,681 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 DGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 182,681 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 182,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 182,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 181,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all coil springs corroded

general wear and corrosion to suspension and under vehicle components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 180,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a deep cut, not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch damaged, not affecting operation at time of test

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 180,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/R15 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a deep cut, not leaking yet (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch damaged, not affecting operation at time of test

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,533 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch damaged, not affecting operation at this time.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides were out of adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 179,533 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seatbelt catch damaged, not affecting operation at this time.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides were out of adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,964 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Left of centre, small star (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights only just passed and will have to be replaced for next year. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drive shaft tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing starting to rust away

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1/4 panel lower by rear of door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 176,637 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD

EXHAUST FOULING FLOOR AT REAR

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both internal reflectors deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside, centre and zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 176,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND PLAY IN JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD

EXHAUST FOULING FLOOR AT REAR

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both internal reflectors deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ON AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside, centre and zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 174,620 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres perishing

headlight internals deteriorating - starting to affect beam image

Fail 8 Oct 2018 174,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres perishing

headlight internals deteriorating - starting to affect beam image

Pass 17 Oct 2017 171,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear on axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (7.1.2)

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED FROM NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

indicator switch worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 171,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear on axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear (7.1.2)

LOWER EFFORT RECORDED FROM NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 168,627 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

headlight internals reflectors deteriorating - affecting image

indicator switch worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 167,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

headlight internal reflectors deteriorating affecting beam images

Fail 9 Oct 2014 164,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

headlamp patterns deteriorating

indicator switch showing wear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 164,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

headlamp patterns deteriorating

indicator switch showing wear

Pass 23 Oct 2013 161,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 161,934 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 158,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

indicator switch showing wear

Fail 15 Oct 2012 158,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

indicator switch showing wear

Pass 17 Oct 2011 154,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2010 150,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

Fail 8 Nov 2010 150,215 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres showing uneven wear and perishing in tread

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

Pass 9 Nov 2009 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

steering rack showing wear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 132,661 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all metal brake pipes starting to show corrosion

steering rack inner joint starting to show wear [offside]

Fail 27 Oct 2008 132,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all metal brake pipes starting to show corrosion

nearside rear inner tail light inoperative

offside rear tyre has a piece of metal stuck in tread

steering rack inner joint starting to show wear [offside]

Pass 20 Nov 2007 126,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 126,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre perishing in tread and worn

windscreen washer supplying just sufficient liquid to clean screen

Pass 20 Nov 2006 117,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 117,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge

offside front floor where chassis meets corroding

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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J85 DGK is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 J85 DGK, 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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J85 DGK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 November 1991.

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