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H217 XGJ

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,468 mi
Last recorded134,468 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 XGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,468 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 133,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 133,936 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,418 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area / o/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,418 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area / o/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,795 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 129,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 127,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 121,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 119,728 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,983 miles

pas has a slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 115,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pas has a slight leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,626 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 105,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 102,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,761 miles

fuel filter covered in undersill

rear brake pipes covered in undersill

rear suspension covered in undersill

Fail 11 Aug 2006 96,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER SECTION OF TREAD †Rear brake pipes rusty †Slight oil leak from steering rack

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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H217 XGJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H217 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.

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What year was H217 XGJ registered?

H217 XGJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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