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J90 SEP

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 SEP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,890 miles

Both rear axle bushes poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust manifold poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate poor

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 133,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear axle bushes poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust manifold poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate poor

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 124,683 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

rear number plate lights in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2010 124,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

rear number plate lights in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2009 119,634 miles

Tyre size 215/40 17 (V)

Nearside rear shocker cover loose

Both rear flexi hose ferrels corroded and rear comp. valves

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 119,634 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear flexi hose ferrels corroded and rear comp. valves

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

Nearside rear shocker cover loose

Tyre size 215/40 17 (V)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,141 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 109,146 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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J90 SEP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 SEP, 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 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J90 SEP registered?

J90 SEP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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