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H604 HJM

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,539 mi
Last recorded166,539 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH604 HJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 166,539 miles

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

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

engine light on

front brake hoses starting to perish

suspect power steering fluid leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 166,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

engine light on

front brake hoses starting to perish

suspect power steering fluid leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 161,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 161,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 154,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 150,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 143,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 143,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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H604 HJM is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H604 HJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H604 HJM registered?

H604 HJM is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H604 HJM safe to buy?

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