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H158 ECW

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,367 mi
Last recorded105,367 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 ECW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The outer edge is void of tread 185/65/15 (Needs replaced ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly rubbing on the subframe above the rear bush

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

The fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,002 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge slightly worn (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly rubbing on the subframe above the rear bush

Fail 22 Apr 2021 104,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge slightly worn (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly rubbing on the subframe above the rear bush

Pass 28 Apr 2020 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly rubbing on the subframe above the rear bush

Fail 27 Apr 2020 98,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly rubbing on the subframe above the rear bush

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 90,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 70,963 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,931 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2013 42,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,372 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,384 miles

Brake pulse on both rear discs

Engine has oil leak from around Crankshaft front oil seal area

Front number plate staining

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,384 miles

Brake pulse on both rear discs

Engine has oil leak from around Crankshaft front oil seal area

Front number plate staining

Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,206 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,206 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

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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H158 ECW is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H158 ECW, 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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H158 ECW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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