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H304 XGP

1991 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,206 mi
Last recorded179,206 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo145,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH304 XGP
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 179,206 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 179,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 172,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

doors rusty

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and aged

shockabsorbers bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2007 172,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

doors rusty

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and aged

shockabsorbers bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2006 165,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 160,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 160,797 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/f door and bonnet rusty †steering rack oily †rear exhaust box small hole slight chuff †

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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H304 XGP is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 145,803 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H304 XGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H304 XGP registered?

H304 XGP is a 1991 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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