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H123 YLG

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

245,497 mi
Last recorded245,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 YLG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 245,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 243,077 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 231,978 miles

BOTH LOWER SECTION OF FLOOR HAVE BEEN WELDED WERE THE FRONT WISH BONES MOUNT IVE TAPPED THEM & THEY SOUND STRONG. DIFFICULT TO ASSESS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' IS IN SWEPT AREA BUT JUST UNDER 10mm AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 231,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty HAS TO BE HELD IN POSITION (1.4.A.1)

BOTH LOWER SECTIONS OF FLOOR HAVE BEEN WELDED WHERE FRONT WISH BONES MOUNT WHEN TAPPED THEY SOND STRONG. BUT ARE DIFFICULT TO ASSESS

Offside Front ON SEAT BELT CHECK BELT COMES OUT & GOES BACK TO SEAT BUT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' IS IN SWEPT AREA BUT IS JUST UNDER 10mm AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 220,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 220,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 209,964 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2015 209,962 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2014 202,937 miles

Boot has corrosion (hole) not in prescribed area

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged not showing cord or ply

Fail 7 Mar 2014 202,929 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot has corrosion not prescribed area

osr & nsr tyre sidewalls damaged but not showing cord/ply

Pass 4 Apr 2013 198,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 198,383 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 191,633 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 191,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 182,667 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 182,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 171,004 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 171,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 163,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 163,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 160,144 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 160,144 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise vehicle structure corroded advise o/s/f tyre tread low on edges advise oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 155,053 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 155,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front noplate cracked †advise o/s/f flexi hose perished †advise n/s c.v.boot perished †advise o/s/f chassis section corroded †advise front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Dec 2005 146,855 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 146,855 miles

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

advise radiator leaking badly †advise crack in front noplate

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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H123 YLG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H123 YLG, 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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H123 YLG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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