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H379 JCV

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH379 JCV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining clips is missing

Nearside parking brake efficiency lower than o/s

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,279 miles

NSR brake caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 126,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,850 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,413 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 108,577 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,103 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,401 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,271 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 102,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 99,812 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 97,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,483 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 95,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 89,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 88,437 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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H379 JCV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H379 JCV, 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 H379 JCV registered?

H379 JCV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H379 JCV safe to buy?

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