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H392 XRS

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH392 XRS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,074 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,842 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,333 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2014 119,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearsid Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,581 miles

NEArside rear wheel arch corroding.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,579 miles

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

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

NEArside rear wheel arch corroding.

Nearside front tyre cracking up..

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

haevy oil leak from rear of engine

n/s/f and o/s/f doors corroded and holed at inner bottom of both doors

n/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed at rear

Fail 21 Jul 2011 110,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

haevy oil leak from rear of engine

n/s/f and o/s/f doors corroded and holed at inner bottom of both doors

n/s/r inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed at rear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 106,971 miles

front brake imbalance

nail in offside front tyre

offside handbrake in need of attention

Fail 16 Jul 2008 106,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake imbalance

nail in offside front tyre

offside handbrake in need of attention

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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H392 XRS is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H392 XRS, 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 H392 XRS registered?

H392 XRS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 December 1990.

Is H392 XRS safe to buy?

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