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H123 RSS

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 RSS
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 128,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 127,954 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRALS RUSTED.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 127,922 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S front brake hose ferrals rusted.

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 127,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 127,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H123 RSS is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 H123 RSS, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H123 RSS is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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