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H697 BAE

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,536 mi
Last recorded240,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 BAE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 240,536 miles

Rear SUSPENSION BEAM CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' PLUS SCREEN SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 236,003 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' PLUS SCREEN SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 236,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG BY LOWER ARM MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' PLUS SCREEN SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 229,171 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

screen slightly scratched

Pass 19 Dec 2014 221,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting cable tied

rear suspension components corroded

screen scratched

Fail 16 Dec 2014 221,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting cable tied

rear suspension components corroded

screen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2013 213,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust mounting perished

rear suspension components corroded

screen scratched

Fail 11 Dec 2013 213,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust mounting perished

rear suspension components corroded

screen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2012 205,305 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension corroded

n/s rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 198,990 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front indicator cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2011 198,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery clamp missing

exhaust flange bolt loose (cat to centre pipe)

n/s front indicator cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 193,498 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 193,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s caliper semi seized and brake binding

Fail 1 Oct 2009 187,653 miles

rear axle corroded

front chassis corroded

offside front tyre edge worn

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust middle box starting to leak

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

rear brake flexi hoses unions corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2009 187,653 miles

exhaust middle box starting to leak

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

front chassis corroded

offside front tyre edge worn

rear axle corroded

rear brake flexi hoses unions corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2008 178,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 172,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 164,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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H697 BAE is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 H697 BAE, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H697 BAE is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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