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H577 ELE

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

274,396 mi
Last recorded274,396 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH577 ELE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 274,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 269,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 269,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 263,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 256,704 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front jacking point has some corrosion

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 247,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 240,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 232,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 220,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 232,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 222,906 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 222,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 213,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 202,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 191,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 181,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 173,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 162,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 152,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 139,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 116,496 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 116,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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H577 ELE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H577 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H577 ELE registered?

H577 ELE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is H577 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H577 ELE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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