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H357 FFP

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

157,968 mi
Last recorded157,968 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 FFP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 157,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 151,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 151,110 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 146,234 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 145,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 140,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,569 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,390 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 129,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,859 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,510 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,510 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension tie bar mounting areas starting to corrode.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension tie bar mounting areas starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,071 miles

rear tyre side walls slightly cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,519 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,900 miles

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

Oil leak

outer cv boots damaged

washer adjustment poor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,497 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 97,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,919 miles

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

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

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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H357 FFP is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H357 FFP, 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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H357 FFP is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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