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H703 XUM

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,814 mi
Last recorded159,814 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 XUM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,814 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 159,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 159,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 158,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 158,437 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 158,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 158,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 156,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 155,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 153,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,655 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 151,642 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 148,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 146,470 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 146,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 143,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 141,875 miles

rear rebound rubbers missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 140,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 140,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 137,381 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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H703 XUM is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 H703 XUM, 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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H703 XUM is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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