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H4 GMK

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,999 mi
Last recorded128,999 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GMK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near battery tray and battery securing strap locating hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes along rear axle/sub-frame covered with anti-corrosion material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,844 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,204 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2018 112,570 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,497 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust holed and blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,197 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 96,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,401 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,530 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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H4 GMK is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H4 GMK, 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 H4 GMK registered?

H4 GMK is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 20 November 1990.

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