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H301 KMO

1991 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

223,465 mi
Last recorded223,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 KMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 223,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 223,460 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30 cm of seat mountings (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front INNER ARCH CORRODED

Offside STEERING TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Mar 2021 223,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 223,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 222,213 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 222,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 221,163 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 221,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached badly corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 217,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 208,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 201,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 193,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns slightly weak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 193,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns slightly weak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 188,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 188,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 179,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake pads worn more than nearside rear brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2011 172,077 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 172,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2010 164,918 miles

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front brake discs slightly lipped

surface corrosion nearside floor

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 3 Nov 2010 164,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

front brake discs slightly lipped

surface corrosion nearside floor

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 2 Nov 2009 159,860 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2009 159,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 154,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 147,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts

exhaust slightly damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2007 147,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

exhaust mounts

exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 138,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2006 138,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2005 128,182 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 128,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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H301 KMO is a 1991 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 H301 KMO, 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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H301 KMO is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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