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H299 HLA

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,334 mi
Last recorded153,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH299 HLA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s, upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 153,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,071 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 152,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise oil leak

Advise rear brake flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 151,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 150,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,270 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 150,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 149,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 148,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 145,755 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 143,937 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 143,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 139,324 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 139,321 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 137,008 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 137,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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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H299 HLA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 H299 HLA, 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 H299 HLA registered?

H299 HLA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H299 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H299 HLA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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