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H445 XMW

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH445 XMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,825 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 115,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 112,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 320mm From O/S 290mm From Lower Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 108,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 320mm From O/S 290mm From Lower Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald on outer edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 98,678 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 May 2015 98,672 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2014 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 96,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,407 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 89,375 miles

front number plate cracked

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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H445 XMW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H445 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 H445 XMW registered?

H445 XMW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H445 XMW safe to buy?

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