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LOU 639Y

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,373 mi
Last recorded112,373 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 639Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,373 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,994 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 111,791 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated reducing beam output.

Exhaust box damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 111,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both headlamp lens deteriorated reducing beam output.

Exhaust box damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 111,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 109,076 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,465 miles

front No.plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front No.plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,553 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 98,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 97,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 96,597 miles

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

rear flexi brake hose corroded.

Pass 14 May 2007 95,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 93,687 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 93,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LOU 639Y is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LOU 639Y, 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 LOU 639Y registered?

LOU 639Y is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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