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H438 XMW

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 XMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,454 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake lever has slight travel

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,682 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside hand brake reading 125 kgf

oil leak engine area

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,545 miles

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

oil leak underneath engine area

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,545 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak underneath engine area

Pass 23 May 2013 72,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,584 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,577 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,642 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,961 miles

no change to advisory notice since last issued

Fail 21 Aug 2007 52,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake flexi hoses perished and ferules corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,649 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 XMW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMW, 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.

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What year was H438 XMW registered?

H438 XMW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H438 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 XMW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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