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H425 JRU

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 JRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,167 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,608 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 82,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,486 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arch's starting to corrod

both rear wheel arch's starting to corrode

no reverse lights

Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arch's starting to corrod

both rear wheel arch's starting to corrode

no reverse lights

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,498 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,498 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,901 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,225 miles

scrath to ns windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 58,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 53,805 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 45,320 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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H425 JRU is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 H425 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H425 JRU registered?

H425 JRU is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H425 JRU safe to buy?

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