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H588 AVL

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,199 mi
Last recorded153,199 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 AVL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 153,199 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 153,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the boot carpet nearside arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wishbone bush area chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))

body has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2021 146,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure 1 bracket broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 doors internal panel bottom corner corroded

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension component's and body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 139,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,962 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,958 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,417 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 133,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,636 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 110,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rack end has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2009 98,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2008 92,321 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 92,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 88,301 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 88,300 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 70,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H588 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H588 AVL, 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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H588 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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