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H395 VET

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,085 mi
Last recorded193,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH395 VET
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 193,085 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 191,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective osf nsf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nsf outer cv deteriorated

osr nsr inner wheel arches light corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 189,524 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 189,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 182,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 178,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 175,242 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 175,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 171,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 169,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 169,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 168,224 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded slightly

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,608 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 163,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 159,935 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 159,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 159,280 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 159,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 157,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 157,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 154,566 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/fog lights inop

Pass 18 Aug 2006 152,150 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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H395 VET is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H395 VET, 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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H395 VET is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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