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J900 FPT

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 FPT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under seal used on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 91,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,969 miles

Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed Both sides slightly corroded (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Front subframe & rear axle corroded

Rear Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed Slightly corroded (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Front & Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,377 miles

General corrosion to underside chassis components and floorpan / subframes, nothing yet excessive

Oil leak ()

steerring rack oily, no VISIBLE leak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,377 miles

Direction indicators not working 15amp fuse 7 replaced (1.4.A.2c)

General corrosion to underside chassis components and floorpan / subframes, nothing yet excessive

Oil leak ()

steerring rack oily, no VISIBLE leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,039 miles

both o/s and n/s/f tyres over 6 years old

front chassis corroded

heavy dampness to PAS rack and surrounding area

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both o/s and n/s/f tyres over 6 years old

front chassis corroded

heavy dampness to PAS rack and surrounding area

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,197 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank support straps coroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

surface corosion on front chassis rails

surface corosion on front steering and suspension components and mounts

surface corosion on rear suspension beam axle and components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,196 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank support straps coroded

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

surface corosion on front chassis rails

surface corosion on front steering and suspension components and mounts

surface corosion on rear suspension beam axle and components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mounts weak

front and rear anti roll bars coroded

fuel tank straps coroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear axle beam and suspension components coroded

surface corosion on front chassis rails

Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,402 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear anti roll bars coroded

fuel tank straps coroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear axle beam and suspension components coroded

surface corosion on front chassis rails

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,360 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,167 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,644 miles

front and rear no plates poor condition

ns rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,644 miles

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

front and rear no plates poor condition

ns rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,285 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,787 miles

headlamp switch worn

o/s cv gaiter perished

o/s front cross memeber & chassis corrosion forming

o/s/f tyre perished & cut to sidewall

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,096 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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J900 FPT is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J900 FPT, 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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J900 FPT is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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