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WJN 938W

1981 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJN 938W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 99,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 98,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,078 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 10 May 2021 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,478 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,384 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,657 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,590 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,590 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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WJN 938W is a 1981 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1981 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 109,887 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 WJN 938W, 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 45 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 WJN 938W registered?

WJN 938W is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1981.

Is WJN 938W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJN 938W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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