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J968 NLR

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,512 mi
Last recorded132,512 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 NLR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 132,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,254 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,534 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 130,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 130,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,358 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 124,572 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2017 121,046 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 118,867 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 116,950 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 114,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 112,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 110,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,689 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 108,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 106,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 106,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 103,695 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,947 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 96,852 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J968 NLR is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J968 NLR, 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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J968 NLR is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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