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H611 SWY

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,104 mi
Last recorded200,104 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH611 SWY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 200,104 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 192,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 181,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column u.j worn (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 181,427 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column u.j worn (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 181,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play not quite excessive but strong advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 167,573 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 167,573 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 166,358 miles

Full underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 24 Aug 2020 164,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 154,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 154,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 152,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 149,927 miles

nsf inner lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 149,924 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nsf inner lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 144,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 144,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 141,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 135,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 131,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 126,116 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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H611 SWY is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H611 SWY, 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 H611 SWY registered?

H611 SWY is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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