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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
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
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
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))
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.
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.
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside rear bumpstop missing
offside rear bumpstop missing
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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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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