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JMC 1K

1986 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,027 mi
Last recorded168,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMC 1K
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 168,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 167,733 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 167,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 165,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 165,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 162,625 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 162,522 miles

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

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

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

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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JMC 1K is a 1986 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 JMC 1K, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMC 1K registered?

JMC 1K is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is JMC 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMC 1K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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