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J978 TJM

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,783 mi
Last recorded159,783 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 TJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 159,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 158,923 miles

Lower underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 158,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 158,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 160,224 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 156,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 154,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 149,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 146,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 141,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 136,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 127,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 127,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various underbody surface rust

Pass 15 Sep 2005 121,020 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 121,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

NEARSIDE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT GAITOR PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD DEPTH

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDELIGHT BULB NOT ILLUMINATING

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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J978 TJM is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J978 TJM, 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 J978 TJM registered?

J978 TJM is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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