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J505 SDC

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 SDC
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2006 133,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 123,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 123,338 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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J505 SDC is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J505 SDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J505 SDC registered?

J505 SDC is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J505 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 SDC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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