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H61 NRU

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,835 mi
Last recorded152,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH61 NRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner floor areas corroded.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 152,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front most arch areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most arch areas. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe back box. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most arch areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner floor areas corroded.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all shock absorber upper rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

bad oil leak(s)

movement in drivers seat back

movement in front passenger seat back

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

outer sills covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection

rear exhaust rubber mount split/broken

Fail 14 Jul 2015 148,503 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

bad oil leak(s)

all shock absorber upper rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

movement in front passenger seat back

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

outer sills covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection

rear exhaust rubber mount split/broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,466 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,289 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 133,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 130,699 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 130,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 125,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 122,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 115,419 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit. †Damp around steering rack. †Rear hose ferrules corroded.

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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H61 NRU is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H61 NRU, 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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H61 NRU is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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