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J991 SGM

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 SGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,514 miles

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

Power steering fluid slight leak

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,065 miles

Check engine light illuminated

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

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

Power steering fluid slight leak

Fail 4 Mar 2025 106,032 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Check engine light illuminated

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

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

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

Power steering fluid slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 103,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,939 miles

check engine light on

nearside indicator tell tail not working but audible

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,473 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,147 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,072 miles

all 4 tyres have some age cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2012 93,072 miles

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

all 4 tyres have some age cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,464 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight mark in windscreen o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,910 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J991 SGM is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J991 SGM, 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 J991 SGM registered?

J991 SGM is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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