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H598 HJH

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,013 mi
Last recorded196,013 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH598 HJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 196,013 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 195,931 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 189,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 189,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 182,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 182,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 172,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 172,434 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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H598 HJH is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H598 HJH, 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 H598 HJH registered?

H598 HJH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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