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H142 BGF

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH142 BGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,688 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

note parking brake on 18%.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 77,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

note parking brake on 18%.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,712 miles

condition of eye level stop light

Fail 1 Jul 2005 70,690 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 70,690 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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H142 BGF is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H142 BGF, 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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What year was H142 BGF registered?

H142 BGF is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H142 BGF safe to buy?

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