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J900 SDA

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,693 mi
Last recorded133,693 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 SDA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 133,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 133,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,280 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 132,705 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 132,028 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective shock absorber nut (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front lower shock mount nut has been welded

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,831 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,663 miles

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

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

all tyres start to perish.

exhaust rubbers start to perish.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank straps rusty

oil leak underneath vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,471 miles

o/s front seat belt slight fraying of edges

Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front seat belt slight fraying of edges

Pass 6 Aug 2011 127,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 122,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 121,203 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 118,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 118,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 115,883 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2006 112,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 110,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 110,005 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 SDA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J900 SDA registered?

J900 SDA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J900 SDA safe to buy?

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