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J991 UPB

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,936 mi
Last recorded151,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 UPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 151,870 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 151,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 150,391 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,881 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 147,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 145,249 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 145,249 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 142,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 141,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 139,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 139,949 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 130,572 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Indicator stalk switch mechanism worn/weak. Replacement recommended.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 130,572 miles

Indicator stalk switch mechanism worn/weak. Replacement recommended.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 123,626 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 118,320 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 118,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fog lamp switch intermitantly not staying on when pushed

Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,125 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 106,155 miles

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 UPB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J991 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

J991 UPB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 24 December 1991.

Is J991 UPB safe to buy?

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