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H249 DNX

1990 Saab 900 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 S Turbo103,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 DNX
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 103,424 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,783 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

lower under side undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,581 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside and offside/ image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower underside undersealed

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail-pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail-pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake performance only 16%, offside brake reading low

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,207 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,205 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,154 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,154 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,011 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,011 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,520 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,496 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

slightly low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,979 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,754 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,101 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2008 60,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,239 miles

perish cracks in osr sidewall of tyre

secyrity of osf valence and lower bumper

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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H249 DNX is a 1990 Saab 900 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H249 DNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H249 DNX registered?

H249 DNX is a 1990 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 20 December 1990.

Is H249 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H249 DNX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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