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H592 AVL

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,647 mi
Last recorded99,647 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH592 AVL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 99,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 12 May 2025 97,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody under seal

Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 94,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,289 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shocker top (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,555 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,519 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,228 miles

petrol tank been leaking on top of tank

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,228 miles

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

petrol tank been leaking on top of tank

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,453 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 83,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,738 miles

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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H592 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver 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 H592 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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What year was H592 AVL registered?

H592 AVL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 18 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H592 AVL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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