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J959 VHK

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,026 mi
Last recorded193,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 VHK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 193,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 184,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 184,024 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 183,395 miles

corrosion to boot floor not within prescribed area

corrosion to o/s/f arch area not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 181,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 179,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 179,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 177,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 176,819 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 176,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 175,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 172,572 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 170,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 167,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 160,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 160,745 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 150,307 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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J959 VHK 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 82.4%.

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 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 J959 VHK, 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 J959 VHK registered?

J959 VHK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J959 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J959 VHK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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