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H557 HPM

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,184 mi
Last recorded131,184 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 HPM
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 131,184 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 131,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 128,852 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 128,850 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H557 HPM is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H557 HPM, 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 H557 HPM registered?

H557 HPM is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 14 December 1990.

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