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J90 OTS

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

285,427 mi
Last recorded285,427 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 285,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 285,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 285,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 284,596 miles

Slight brake bind at both front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2021 284,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 283,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 283,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 282,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 282,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 281,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 280,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 278,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 277,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 276,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 276,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 274,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 271,182 miles

(5) Engine leaking oil.

(5) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(6) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 271,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

(5) Engine leaking oil.

(5) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(6) Nearside outer drive shaft gater deteriorated close to limit.

(6) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 264,649 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No 901805937282 Date 23/08/2007

Fail 23 Aug 2007 264,600 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

(5) Both front tyres worn down to legal limit.

(5) Engine leaking oil badly.

(6) Both outer drive shaft gater deteriorated.

(6) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(7) Front exhaust blowing slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 262,392 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 262,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 OTS is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J90 OTS, 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 OTS is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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