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H229 TAA

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 TAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,005 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 2 May 2025 74,274 miles

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

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished & starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished & starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both coated in product (1.1.11 (c))

Underside undersealed

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 71,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 70,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,954 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/ (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s/f & n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,893 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,734 miles

Front both headlights poor condition (light output reduced)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,641 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s & n/s headlights poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s & n/s headlights poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,038 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,753 miles

cv boots poor condition

exhaust slight blow

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,584 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,579 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wind screen poor condtioin

Pass 9 Jul 2007 63,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,839 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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H229 TAA is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H229 TAA, 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.

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What year was H229 TAA registered?

H229 TAA is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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