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H58 VMW

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH58 VMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 125,756 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 124,795 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 124,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 123,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,650 miles

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 19 May 2020 108,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 108,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust hanger split

Fail 2 May 2019 108,611 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust hanger split

Pass 10 May 2018 108,572 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,423 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

poss coolant leak

poss oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 108,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 108,105 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

poss oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 107,661 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,335 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 121,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 129,621 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alloy wheels been changed rear to front different

rusty o/s/ front door step

Fail 16 Jun 2008 129,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rusty o/s/ door step to sill

Pass 14 Nov 2006 124,010 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 124,009 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 119,827 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 119,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

bad oil leak to front of engine †

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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H58 VMW is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H58 VMW, 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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H58 VMW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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