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H308 XGC

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,363 mi
Last recorded134,363 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 XGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 132,847 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 132,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,277 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 131,277 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,452 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,664 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 124,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 124,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 124,463 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 124,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,825 miles

Oil leak

Some wear in front shock absorber bushes.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,824 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Some wear in front shock absorber bushes.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 117,955 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 112,790 miles

oil leak, leaking on exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2009 109,755 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 99,869 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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H308 XGC is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H308 XGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H308 XGC registered?

H308 XGC is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H308 XGC safe to buy?

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