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H542 HJH

1990 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,214 mi
Last recorded172,214 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I147,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 HJH
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 172,214 miles

2x front flexis slight perrishing

corrosion at 2x doors

Fail 11 Feb 2009 172,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

2x front flexis slight perrishing

corrosion at 2x doors

Pass 13 Feb 2008 159,808 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2008 159,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 146,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 131,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 131,093 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wing mirror cracked

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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H542 HJH is a 1990 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,824 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H542 HJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H542 HJH is a 1990 Saab 900 I, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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