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H417 GLN

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

323,197 mi
Last recorded323,197 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 GLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 323,197 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 318,711 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 318,654 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 313,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 308,940 miles

nearside parking brake cable outer casing broken, cable not seized

offside parking brake cable outer casing broken, cable not seized

offside rear parking lever spring partly broken, not affecting operation

Fail 7 Apr 2008 308,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside parking brake cable outer casing broken, cable not seized

offside parking brake cable outer casing broken, cable not seized

offside rear parking lever spring partly broken, not affecting operation

Pass 24 Apr 2007 303,714 miles

Engine check light on

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

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

front and rear number plate slightly cracked and faded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 298,915 miles

front no. plate damaged

high level brake light disconnected

Fail 4 Apr 2006 298,852 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged but still complete

nearside additional side light not working

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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H417 GLN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H417 GLN, 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 H417 GLN registered?

H417 GLN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is H417 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H417 GLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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