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J90 ODH

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,218 mi
Last recorded139,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 ODH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 139,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded/ sharp edges protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose cut and cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,287 miles

coolant leak engine bay

Fail 2 Feb 2024 135,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bodysill has been repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant leak engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,447 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 129,622 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 129,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 127,546 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,758 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 126,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 125,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2016 125,770 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance DIM (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake efficiency 58%

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,131 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,879 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 122,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

car will not tick over

Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 113,407 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 113,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 112,661 miles

o/s and n/s front brake flexis perished †oil leek †n/s rear hand brake poor effort

Pass 20 Sep 2005 112,003 miles

oil leak

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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J90 ODH is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J90 ODH, 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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J90 ODH is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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