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H169 GHJ

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,194 mi
Last recorded162,194 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame and mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 160,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 158,010 miles

under body under seel not allowing inspection of all parts

Fail 21 Feb 2024 158,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

under body under seel not allowing inspection of all parts

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 155,724 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 154,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 154,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,014 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,385 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 152,235 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 149,616 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,936 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 146,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. Upper arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. Lower trailing arm front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. Upper arm mounting area and boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2016 145,212 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 143,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,340 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 140,334 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 138,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 132,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 125,182 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 117,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 111,939 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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H169 GHJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H169 GHJ, 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 H169 GHJ registered?

H169 GHJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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