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J900 YMS

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,749 mi
Last recorded194,749 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 YMS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 194,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 194,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange at bottom of headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 192,892 miles

Both head lamps have poor beam images.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 192,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front washer jets supply little fluid bud do clear window screen

Nearside Front indicator lens broken/missing

Nearside Front parking light lens broken/missing

Offside Front cv boot rubs on shocker

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe cable tied across back axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 192,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front washer jets supply little fluid bud do clear window screen

Nearside Front indicator lens broken/missing

Nearside Front parking light lens broken/missing

Offside Front cv boot rubs on shocker

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake pipe cable tied across back axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 192,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 191,558 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 191,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail two brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 188,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 187,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 184,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 184,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 179,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 173,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 173,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run off on inn side out side (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 171,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 165,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 159,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 146,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 146,824 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 129,428 miles

alternator bracket is loose

both headlamp aims on the lower limit

corrosion to the offside rear inner wheel arch

fuel cap sill perished

nearside headlamp slightly loose but still secure

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 129,428 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

alternator bracket is loose

both headlamp aims on the lower limit

corrosion to the offside rear inner wheel arch

fuel cap sill perished

nearside headlamp slightly loose but still secure

rear brake hose ferrals corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 124,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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 YMS is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YMS, 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 J900 YMS registered?

J900 YMS is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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