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H197 AGC

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,868 mi
Last recorded146,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 AGC
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 146,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch hold front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch hold at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch hold front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower door rotten

Offside Front Lower door rotten

drivers seat loose

Pass 13 Jun 2024 146,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S Rearmost of inner wheel arch has corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2023 145,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 144,609 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 144,581 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 139,221 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 136,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,967 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,766 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 133,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 130,836 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 129,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 129,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 128,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 126,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 124,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 124,398 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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H197 AGC is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H197 AGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H197 AGC is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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