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H145 SYD

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,591 mi
Last recorded159,591 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 SYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 159,591 miles

headlamp beam images poor

light rust rear brake pipe across axle

slight steering leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 159,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

headlamp beam images poor

light rust rear brake pipe across axle

slight steering leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,306 miles

light cracking nearside front brake hose

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear boot floor/inner wing by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

light cracking nearside front brake hose

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 149,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg + inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted + locating plate displaced (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 144,220 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor

Fail 1 Sep 2014 144,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 138,502 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Front brake hoses in poor condition

Front number plate poor condition

Head lamp image poor

Pass 13 Jun 2012 132,865 miles

Battery insecure, Oil leak from engine, Front brake pads close, Front brake hoses cracking, Rear brake pads close.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 132,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure, Oil leak from engine, Front brake pads close, Front brake hoses cracking, Rear brake pads close.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 127,871 miles

light rust offside sill

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box poor

Oil leak

cracking on offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,149 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,889 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 121,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 120,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,548 miles

indicator stalk worn and slack

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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H145 SYD is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H145 SYD, 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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H145 SYD is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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