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H385 ATA

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,890 mi
Last recorded170,890 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 ATA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 170,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 169,853 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 168,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 167,853 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 165,038 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 162,385 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 162,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 157,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 157,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 150,124 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 144,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,077 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 127,317 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly split

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,526 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs weak

unable to sheck operation of nearside rear adult seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Fail 28 Nov 2013 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs weak

unable to sheck operation of nearside rear adult seat belt due to fitment of child seat

Fail 15 Jan 2013 105,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f seat loose

Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,591 miles

o/s/f seat loose

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 105,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 105,143 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 104,967 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 104,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 104,429 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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H385 ATA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H385 ATA, 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 H385 ATA registered?

H385 ATA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1991.

Is H385 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H385 ATA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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