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H251 CNB

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,515 mi
Last recorded8,515 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 CNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 8,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensater (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 3,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake travel quite high

Fail 15 Oct 2022 3,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 1,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 336 miles

Offside Front windscreen has slight crack but not in zone A or swept area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 216,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 216,033 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 209,789 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 202,774 miles

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

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 202,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 195,515 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 187,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 187,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 182,086 miles

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

front washers partially blocked. rear tyres badly out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2010 182,075 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

front washers partially blocked. rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2009 174,904 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise that the rear tyres are badly stepped

advise that the reverse lights are innoperative

advise that there are 2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of the adult belts

advise that there are several small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2009 174,904 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise that the rear tyres are badly stepped

advise that the reverse lights are innoperative

advise that there are 2 child seats fitted to the rear preventing full inspection of the adult belts

advise that there are several small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 165,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2008 165,370 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s headlamp cracked not affecting pattern or light output

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2007 144,805 miles

indicator switch very worn. †C0 content high. †offside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism weak. †front flexible brake hoses perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 140,065 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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H251 CNB is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H251 CNB, 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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H251 CNB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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