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J870 RRD

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 RRD
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 128,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2006 125,185 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 123,907 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 123,907 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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J870 RRD is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 145,803 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J870 RRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J870 RRD registered?

J870 RRD is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J870 RRD safe to buy?

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