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H304 XWW

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH304 XWW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

STARTER MOTOR / ALTERNATOR STARTING TO SHOW CABLE

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,629 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,133 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front seat belt buckle button worn

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust box slight blowing

rear sidelights slightly diffused with rear indicators

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,112 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery terminal wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure holed and corroded at mounting areas x4 (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front seat belt buckle button worn

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

rear axle brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box holed and blowing

spare tyre low pressure

water leak

Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,267 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 115,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Water drainage hole / sill, slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint worn ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 May 2017 115,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 114,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,943 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 112,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,720 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 105,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 105,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,860 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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H304 XWW is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H304 XWW, 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 H304 XWW registered?

H304 XWW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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