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H578 WGN

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,478 mi
Last recorded132,478 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,478 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 132,478 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 127,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 126,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 124,366 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 124,366 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 119,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 117,410 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 117,410 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 113,517 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 113,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 107,844 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 107,844 miles

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

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

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 WGN is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WGN, 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 H578 WGN registered?

H578 WGN is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 December 1990.

Is H578 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H578 WGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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