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H585 FKL

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 FKL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 115,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor. inside front arch at front behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,180 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery Cable On Gearbox Brackets (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Most Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Drivers Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Area Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Lens Has Stone chip (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Most Of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Most Of Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery Cable On Gearbox Brackets (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Most Centre Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Drivers Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Area Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Lens Has Stone chip (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 109,542 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery Cable To Gearbox Brackets (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Lens Has A Stone Chip (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Area Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Button (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished, Cords Exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Of Tie Bar Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch Forward Of Front Wishbone Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery Tray Area By Front Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Lens Has A Stone Chip (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Area Behind Bumper Trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Button (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,394 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor / jack point /around battery rusted and holed but outside Prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axel and tramp bar getting rusty

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides around spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,883 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses on the center of the rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 102,861 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to front of inner wheel arch. in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front lower wing behind front bumper corroded and holed

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,719 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,168 miles

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

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

can not see front pads

rear pads on 2.0 mmm

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,670 miles

rear brake hose ferrules rusty...slight oil leak..exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,376 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,376 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,054 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,489 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,833 miles

o/s/f brake very slightly binding!

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,653 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 81,653 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 78,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust system in very poor condition.

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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H585 FKL is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 H585 FKL, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H585 FKL is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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