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J906 UNC

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,177 mi
Last recorded122,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ906 UNC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 121,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,689 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 101,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 101,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 97,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 93,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,203 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 91,195 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 89,831 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Jun 2005 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

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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J906 UNC 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 J906 UNC, 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 J906 UNC registered?

J906 UNC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J906 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J906 UNC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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