CarVerify

Free Car Check

H212 XGJ

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,884 mi
Last recorded176,884 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 176,884 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

f tyres v. close to struts on full lock

Fail 12 Sep 2011 176,848 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

f tyres v. close to struts on full lock

Pass 3 Sep 2010 172,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2010 172,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 168,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2009 168,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 159,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 159,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 151,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 145,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 145,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H212 XGJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H212 XGJ, 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

How do I check the history of H212 XGJ?

You can check the full history of H212 XGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H212 XGJ registered?

H212 XGJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1991.

Is H212 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 XGJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H212 XGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H212 XGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.