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H289 HLN

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH289 HLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,198 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet area (by battery) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 88,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,295 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 31 Dec 2013 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,587 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 86,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,112 miles

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 23 Dec 2011 86,112 miles

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

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 14 Dec 2010 84,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,960 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,824 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 83,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,526 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 82,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 77,841 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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H289 HLN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H289 HLN, 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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What year was H289 HLN registered?

H289 HLN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1991.

Is H289 HLN safe to buy?

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