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H578 HJM

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

280,736 mi
Last recorded280,736 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 HJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 280,736 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 278,989 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 277,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 272,305 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 267,830 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower bump stop deteriated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step sill mid section inner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 267,830 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower bump stop deteriated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step sill mid section inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 261,863 miles

N/S Rust and corrosion to the front wings to inner wings

Nearside Rear Rust in the corner of boot floor and wheel arch

O/S Rust and corrosion to the front wings to inner wings

O/S front Bump stop damaged.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 261,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

N/S Rust and corrosion to the front wings to inner wings

Nearside Rear Rust in the corner of boot floor and wheel arch

O/S Rust and corrosion to the front wings to inner wings

O/S front Bump stop damaged.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 253,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

drivers seat slight movement [laterly]

indicator stalk slightly loose but functioning corectly

Pass 20 Dec 2014 253,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

drivers seat slight movement [laterly]

indicator stalk slightly loose but functioning corectly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 243,031 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front inner wings corroded and holes

indicator switch deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2013 243,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front inner wings corroded and holes.

indicator switch deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 227,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 224,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 218,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 218,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 214,644 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 May 2008 207,239 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 207,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 192,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 192,508 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 180,427 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H578 HJM is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H578 HJM, 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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H578 HJM is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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