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H26 GRD

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 GRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,673 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,673 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,639 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamps getting weak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,627 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlamp patterens getting weak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,970 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,970 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,936 miles

leaks from power steering

oil leaks from engine

Fail 6 Sep 2007 93,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks from engine

oil leaks from power steering

Pass 11 Sep 2006 93,882 miles

n/s/f seat belt button missing

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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H26 GRD is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H26 GRD, 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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H26 GRD is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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