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H442 VGH

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,740 mi
Last recorded145,740 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH442 VGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 145,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 145,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 145,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 145,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,274 miles

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Nearside Rear Upper SHOCKER BUSH PERISHED AND SPLIT BUT NO XS PLAY

O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER WING BOTTOMS CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH TAPED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 143,274 miles

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Nearside Rear Upper SHOCKER BUSH PERISHED AND SPLIT BUT NO XS PLAY

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S AND N/S FRONT INNER WING BOTTOMS CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH TAPED

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 143,164 miles

Front N/S AND O/S INNER WING BOTTOMS HOLED

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH PERISHED AND SPLIT

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH TAPED AND CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 143,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front N/S AND O/S INNER WING BOTTOMS HOLED

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH PERISHED AND SPLIT

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH TAPED AND CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 142,365 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 141,544 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 140,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 139,479 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front screen slight damage

oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2009 139,472 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front screen slight damage

oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2008 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 136,466 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 133,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 127,770 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 127,770 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 121,269 miles

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

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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H442 VGH is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 H442 VGH, 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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What year was H442 VGH registered?

H442 VGH is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 19 January 1991.

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