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H550 FDG

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 FDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 120,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

anti-roll bars corroded

bodywork corroded

brake discs starting to wear

centre caps

flexi hose ferrules corroded

n/s washer jet aimed high

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

rear shockers corroding

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all ferrules corroded

all flexi hoses deteriorated (not excessive)

anti-roll bars corroded

centre caps

coil springs corroded

exhaust system mountings deteriorated

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 195/60/15

rear brakes noisey when rotated

rear shockers corroded

underbody corroded

windcreen deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all ferrules corroded

all flexi hoses deteriorated (not excessive)

anti-roll bars corroded

centre caps

coil springs corroded

exhaust system mountings deteriorated

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 195/60/15

o/s handbrake has a low reading (may just need adjusting)

rear brakes noisey when rotated

rear shockers corroded

underbody corroded

windcreen deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to battery tray area.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 110,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to battery tray area.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 104,456 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,129 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 100,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 94,565 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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H550 FDG is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H550 FDG, 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 H550 FDG registered?

H550 FDG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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