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H557 FDG

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 FDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 126,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 126,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 124,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,798 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 225,694 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 225,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 224,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 224,728 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 220,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 220,092 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 207,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 200,802 miles

advise fuel cap incomplete

Fail 13 Sep 2016 200,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise fuel cap incomplete

Pass 4 Sep 2015 198,682 miles

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Advise oil leak

Advise slight play in os steering rack tie rod

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 198,681 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear tyres worn and feathered

Advise centre section exhaust slight blow

Advise oil leak

Advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 10 Jul 2014 187,812 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 187,812 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 183,743 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 183,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 175,375 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 175,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 171,510 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 160,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 160,805 miles

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

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

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

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

oil weapage from front crak oil seal/ oil pump area

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2008 155,478 miles

rear flexi brake hose unions slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 144,605 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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H557 FDG is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H557 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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H557 FDG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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