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H224 GKC

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,816 mi
Last recorded136,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH224 GKC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 136,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 136,305 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 135,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers spltting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 135,759 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers spltting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,071 miles

rubber exhaust mount starting to fail

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,522 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,718 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both patterns[ try bulbs] (1.8.A.1b)

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all shock absorber upper mounting bushes cracking up

Fail 28 Aug 2015 119,821 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all shock absorber upper mounting bushes cracking up

Pass 1 Nov 2014 116,924 miles

front flexi hoses cracked

rear discs corroded

weep from trans cooler pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2013 115,534 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 115,534 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 115,438 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 115,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 115,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 115,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 115,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 115,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 115,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,497 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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H224 GKC is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H224 GKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H224 GKC registered?

H224 GKC is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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