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H242 BTP

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,203 mi
Last recorded152,203 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 BTP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,203 miles

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Door corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2024 149,782 miles

Corrosion spots have been repaired, underseal used. Both

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Rear wings corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all doors corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 149,771 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Rear wings corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

all doors corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 145,969 miles

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

Lower All doors corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlight wiper worn (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre uneven

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axel beam corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rear axle bump stops missing

Rear rear boot floor corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front sections corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 140,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around power steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rear axle bump stops missing

Rear rear boot floor corroded

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front sections corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,488 miles

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front section corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f above wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside o/s dash clocks illumination inop.

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

Rear rear axle bump stops missing.

Rear rear boot floor corrosion.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank empty. ()

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front section corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f above wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside o/s dash clocks illumination inop.

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

Rear rear axle bump stops missing.

Rear rear boot floor corrosion.

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

alternator lower retaining bolt insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2020 132,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak under engine

Fail 21 Aug 2020 132,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper control arm has slight play at bush

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper control arm has slight play at bush

Oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,455 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced splash shield/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all door lowers corroded

body and chassis repaired areas wax oiled, not able to carry out full inspection

boot floor and rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 127,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,521 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside advise new headlamp image just passable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 119,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Nearside advise new headlamp image just passable

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside advise new headlamp image just passable

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,240 miles

ADVISE FLUSH COOLANT

NEARSIDE HEAD LAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEAD LAMP

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPSTOP MISSING

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEAD LAMP

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPSTOP MISSING

OIL LEAK

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

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

STEERING INNER JOINT(S) HAVE PLAY

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,240 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE FLUSH COOLANT

COOLANT LOW

NEARSIDE HEAD LAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEAD LAMP

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPSTOP MISSING

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP AIM JUST PASSABLE ADVISE NEW HEAD LAMP

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPSTOP MISSING

OIL LEAK

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

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

STEERING INNER JOINT(S) HAVE PLAY

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,579 miles

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,579 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside rear bumpstop missing

tracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise flush cooling system

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,839 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,747 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,679 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 75,463 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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H242 BTP is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H242 BTP, 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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H242 BTP is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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