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900 YXW

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,807 mi
Last recorded142,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 YXW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 142,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 142,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 142,194 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 142,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 138,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 138,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 136,359 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 136,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 134,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 131,358 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 131,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 129,212 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 129,212 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,675 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,647 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,080 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 126,062 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 124,184 miles

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aims on limits* acceptable windscreen stickers* minor wear of osf seatbelt webbing* operation of fog lamp switch poor - but light operational at time of test*

slight imbalance on nsr handbrake operation* washer jets poor but adequate*

Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,288 miles

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aims on aim limits* shieldson underbody,etc, restrict examination* front no.p,ate cracked*

Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,288 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and aims on aim limits* shieldson underbody,etc, restrict examination* front no.p,ate cracked*

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,402 miles

general engine gearbox oil leaks, fog lamp switch stiff in operation.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* osr and nsf tyres worn* oil leaks* unable to examine entirety of brake pipes*

Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,498 miles

headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* osr and nsf tyres worn* oil leaks* unable to examine entirety of brake pipes*

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,149 miles

HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS*SLIGHT FRAYING OSF SEATBELT WEBBING* SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* OSR TYRE WORN* EXHAUST GAS SEEPAGE FROM DRAIN HOLE*

Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,185 miles

exhaust very rusty andhasminor leak, headlamp aims justw ithin set limits, various engine oil leaks.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,632 miles

exhaust very rusty in plsaces, osf brake hose perished, headlamp aims just withinset limikts.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 105,090 miles

osf brake hose perished, minor exhaust gasleak, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 101,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MINOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK FROM REAR UNION* UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* OSF AND OSR TYRES WORN* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* OSF BRAKE HOSE WORN*

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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900 YXW is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 900 YXW, 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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900 YXW is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1991.

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