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H153 MRW

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH153 MRW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,363 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack mount offside (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 111,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reaction rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reaction rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reaction rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive reaction rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,601 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 105,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 104,535 miles

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

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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H153 MRW is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 H153 MRW, 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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What year was H153 MRW registered?

H153 MRW is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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