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J87 LRK

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,745 mi
Last recorded211,745 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 LRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 211,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 211,745 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 199,607 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 187,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 187,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 175,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 160,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 152,648 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 152,648 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 145,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 136,552 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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J87 LRK is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J87 LRK, 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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What year was J87 LRK registered?

J87 LRK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 16 December 1991.

Is J87 LRK safe to buy?

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