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J944 KPV

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ944 KPV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 122,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 122,038 miles

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old Both (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,775 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 121,631 miles

all front and rear suspension componants are rusty

Fail 10 May 2018 121,630 miles

Headlamp switch faulty switch is siezed in off position (1.7.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiperblades (8.2.2)

all front suspension componants corroding

all rear asuspension componants corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 120,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 119,790 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 119,332 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 119,328 miles

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 118,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 117,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 115,218 miles

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

Off side rear disc is corroded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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J944 KPV is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J944 KPV, 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 J944 KPV registered?

J944 KPV is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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