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H198 YGJ

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 YGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 116,689 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise engine oil leak †advise rear exhaust on corrosion

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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H198 YGJ is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H198 YGJ, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H198 YGJ registered?

H198 YGJ is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 10 July 1991.

Is H198 YGJ safe to buy?

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