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H165 BDH

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,911 mi
Last recorded148,911 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 BDH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 140,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat mechanisum worn

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door not able to open

Fail 4 Nov 2010 120,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear door not able to open

Pass 3 Nov 2009 105,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,616 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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H165 BDH is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H165 BDH, 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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What year was H165 BDH registered?

H165 BDH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 13 November 1990.

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