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H471 HRK

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 HRK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,802 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,798 miles

Headlamp switch faulty no full beams possible switch (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic area/arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic leg corroded/cracked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount area holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area holed (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,580 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 126,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,309 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 126,308 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 186,954 miles

Although the hand brake has met the requirements,the o/s is low and may need adjusting.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 143,911 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,038 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 139,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 132,734 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 132,705 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,138 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 131,127 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 136,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 124,257 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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H471 HRK is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H471 HRK, 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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H471 HRK is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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