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H26 LAN

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,501 mi
Last recorded259,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 LAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 259,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 248,929 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 240,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 240,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 234,201 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 234,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 227,033 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 227,018 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 220,207 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 220,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 206,806 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

Pass 18 May 2010 181,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 163,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 138,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 138,079 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LAN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H26 LAN, 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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H26 LAN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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