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H569 XYX

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,257 mi
Last recorded101,257 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH569 XYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,257 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s & o/s driveshaft outer c/v gators poor condition. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt poor condition. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside both n/s/f & n/s/r wheel arches corroded / poor condition.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,194 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner wheel arch front section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f corrosion above lower wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,477 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing section corroded.

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

Rear boot floor corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2023 95,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (7.1.2 (d))

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing section corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot floor corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,026 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f (7.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition light reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both o/s/f & n/s/f (7.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wings front sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition light reduced. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner wing front lower section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner wing front lower section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,044 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/ & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,610 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/ & n/s/ (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,426 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,543 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp aim pattern borderline pass/fail (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp aim pattern borderline pass/fail (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,816 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,262 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,896 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,012 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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H569 XYX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H569 XYX, 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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H569 XYX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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