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H47 SNG

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 SNG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,220 miles

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

Offside front tyre has advanced wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underneath vehicle has advanced corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 100,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has advanced wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underneath vehicle has advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,774 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,938 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

surface corrosion on rear axle beam and rear brake calipers

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,575 miles

both rear shocker top fixing nuts badly corroded

surface corrosion on steering ,brakes and suspension components front and rear including coil springs

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,803 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shocker top fixing nuts corroded badly

slight leak from exhaust at front

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components front and rear

Fail 17 Oct 2008 65,803 miles

slight leak from exhaust at front

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shocker top fixing nuts corroded badly

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components front and rear

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,760 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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H47 SNG is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H47 SNG, 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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H47 SNG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H47 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H47 SNG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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