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H550 ELE

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,591 mi
Last recorded190,591 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 ELE
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 190,591 miles

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Mar 2006 190,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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H550 ELE is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H550 ELE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H550 ELE registered?

H550 ELE is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H550 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H550 ELE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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