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H156 JLA

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,493 mi
Last recorded143,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 JLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 140,071 miles

both front wiper blades split and worn

nearside front seat belt buckle, button worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 138,438 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 136,179 miles

Nearside door corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside door corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 135,815 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 135,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 129,441 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,441 miles

power steering leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 122,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 121,056 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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H156 JLA is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H156 JLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H156 JLA registered?

H156 JLA is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H156 JLA safe to buy?

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