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H163 FJA

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,361 mi
Last recorded61,361 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 FJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,361 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 61,358 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,877 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,036 miles

GREASE AROUND N/S OUTER C/V BOOT

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WORN

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 49,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,307 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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H163 FJA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H163 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H163 FJA registered?

H163 FJA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1991.

Is H163 FJA safe to buy?

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