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H265 YYN

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,092 mi
Last recorded225,092 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH265 YYN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 225,092 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

P.A.S. pipes slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside dip beam pattern very poor/weak

offside front floor corroded to excess around jacking point

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 225,072 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

P.A.S. pipes slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside dip beam patterns very poor/weak

offside front floor corroded to excess around front jacking point

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 221,371 miles

both dipped beam patterns weak

heavy oil leaks

temporary repair to exhaust tailpipe mounting

water leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 221,318 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both dipped beam patterns weak

heavy oil leaks

temporary repair to exhaust tailpipe mounting

water leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 217,393 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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H265 YYN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 H265 YYN, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H265 YYN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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