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H437 HKX

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,080 mi
Last recorded144,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH437 HKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 144,080 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,784 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,832 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 143,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 143,662 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle front & rear

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering Rack Tight

Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 142,780 miles

Front headlights only just passed, will require new reflectors for next year

Steering system slightly tight will required new rack for next year (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 142,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear of the arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front (top and bottom) (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (top) (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both headlights only just passed the test need reflectors

handbrake adjustment

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,533 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 142,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,188 miles

Engine check light is on

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2014 142,188 miles

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

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

Engine check light is on

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 141,795 miles

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

Oil leak

management light on

Fail 2 May 2013 141,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,667 miles

car rusty week

chips

front number plate poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,428 miles

bottom of door rusty

brake pipes rusty

front number plate cracked

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

slight knocking from steering

some body panels rusty

wipers poor and washers aim poor

Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,416 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bottom of door rusty

brake pipes rusty

front number plate cracked

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

slight knocking from steering

some body panels rusty

wipers poor and washers aim poor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,204 miles

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 129,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 125,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 125,930 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 121,930 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 121,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 117,364 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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H437 HKX is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H437 HKX, 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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H437 HKX is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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