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J897 MFJ

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,555 mi
Last recorded239,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 MFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 239,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper iron corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

rear bumper iron corroded

underseal underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2016 239,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper iron corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

rear bumper iron corroded

underseal underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 235,235 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 226,280 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 226,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 216,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 208,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 197,181 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 197,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 183,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 164,343 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 164,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 160,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 160,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 155,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 155,151 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 150,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 145,135 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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J897 MFJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J897 MFJ, 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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J897 MFJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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