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H438 WCJ

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 WCJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 172,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 171,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 170,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 170,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 170,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 170,481 miles

both rear link arm bushes slight play

osf weak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 164,725 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 163,498 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 161,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 157,407 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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H438 WCJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H438 WCJ, 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 H438 WCJ registered?

H438 WCJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H438 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 WCJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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