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H258 EDG

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 EDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 157,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 157,149 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 156,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 152,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Rubbing on wheel on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 152,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Rubbing on wheel on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 148,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,539 miles

Rear Inner brake pads very low

Fail 27 Nov 2018 145,539 miles

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

Rear Inner brake pads very low

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 143,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 133,261 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 133,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 129,747 miles

headlight patterns poor

Pass 25 May 2012 125,635 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 125,630 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 27 May 2011 122,585 miles

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 12 May 2010 119,063 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 114,760 miles

Oil leak

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)

underneath whole car covered with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2009 114,758 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

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

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)

underneath whole car covered with underseal

Pass 12 May 2008 111,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 108,632 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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H258 EDG 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 72.7%.

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 H258 EDG, 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 H258 EDG registered?

H258 EDG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H258 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H258 EDG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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