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J96 JKP

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

312,730 mi
Last recorded312,730 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 JKP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 312,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 310,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges / tyre size 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on edges / tyre size 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 308,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers deteriorated / split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge / tyre size 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 306,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 303,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 299,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 299,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 289,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 277,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 255,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 255,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 232,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 205,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 205,674 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 205,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 202,837 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 202,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 199,298 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 190,627 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 190,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

chips in screen

Pass 14 Feb 2007 182,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 170,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J96 JKP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J96 JKP, 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 J96 JKP registered?

J96 JKP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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