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H117 RSS

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 RSS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 148,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 145,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 145,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak roof lining hanging at rear both nsf & nsr wheel trims not fitrted correctly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 141,705 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 141,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 134,081 miles

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 6 Oct 2009 130,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,192 miles

O/S & N/S Drive shaft seals leaking

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

Slight leak from radiator os lower

Fail 28 Apr 2008 125,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

O/S & N/S Drive shaft seals leaking

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

Slight leak from radiator os lower

Pass 25 Apr 2007 121,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front reg plate damaged †rear no plate discoloured

Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 115,441 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H117 RSS is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 H117 RSS, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H117 RSS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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