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H296 XYJ

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 XYJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 93,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 93,506 miles

Central All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,207 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,884 miles

Brakes corroded

Tyres perished and cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2023 92,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes corroded

Long park brake lever travel

Tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear ann NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 92,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear ann NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,705 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,982 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,064 miles

all brake hose ferralls corroded

offside rear brake hose to caliper slightly twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 66,634 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H296 XYJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H296 XYJ, 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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What year was H296 XYJ registered?

H296 XYJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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