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J927 CYB

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ927 CYB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 159,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 156,299 miles

headlight aims not clear

Fail 3 Dec 2012 156,299 miles

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

headlight aims not clear

Fail 15 Oct 2012 156,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 147,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 147,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 142,998 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 136,938 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,938 miles

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

rear axle beam has some corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2007 130,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front drivers seat worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 130,908 miles

front drivers seat worn

Pass 20 Oct 2006 125,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 122,682 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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J927 CYB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J927 CYB, 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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J927 CYB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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