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J96 LRK

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,610 mi
Last recorded162,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2010 162,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear panhard rod and offside rear tie bar showing considerable corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2009 160,380 miles

near and offside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 160,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

near and offside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2008 158,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 155,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 152,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 152,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 149,653 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 149,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 LRK is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J96 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

J96 LRK is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J96 LRK safe to buy?

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