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H263 RPW

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,819 mi
Last recorded213,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 RPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 213,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 213,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front headlight only just passed

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2016 195,379 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 175,703 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight poor

Pass 5 Jun 2014 154,686 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp poor

Fail 5 Jun 2014 154,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp poor

Fail 10 Jun 2013 132,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,655 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 111,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,650 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 88,727 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 88,725 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 67,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 50,422 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 50,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

osr tyre deteriorating

slight oil leaks from bottom of engine and gear box

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,224 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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H263 RPW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H263 RPW, 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 H263 RPW registered?

H263 RPW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is H263 RPW safe to buy?

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