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H26 URC

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,928 mi
Last recorded112,928 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 URC
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,928 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2009 112,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 110,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 110,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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H26 URC is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H26 URC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H26 URC registered?

H26 URC is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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