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H504 ELU

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,205 mi
Last recorded97,205 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 ELU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,205 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

corrosion underbody front and rear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,712 miles

centre exhuast rubber mounting broken although exhuast still secure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,962 miles

brake warning light on

corrosion to offside front inner upper and lower wing

nearside headlamp beam pattern borderline pass becoming poor

offside headlamp beam pattern becomoing poor

washer pipe leaking fluid

Fail 1 Sep 2010 93,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to offside front inner upper and lower wing

offside headlamp beam pattern becomoing poor

washer pipe leaking fluid

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,652 miles

handbrake efficiency close to minimum 17% mim 16%

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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H504 ELU is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H504 ELU, 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 H504 ELU registered?

H504 ELU is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H504 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H504 ELU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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