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H708 AAM

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

369,197 mi
Last recorded369,197 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 AAM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 369,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis repaired and undersealed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis repaired and undersealed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear chassis and suspension components undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2024 369,153 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis repaired and undersealed

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Chassis repaired and undersealed

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear chassis and suspension components undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 367,999 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 366,747 miles

rear ex pipe poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2022 336,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear ex pipe poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2021 365,586 miles

all front damper bushes badly perished

back box rubbers badly perished

borderline pass on h/brake efficiency @ 16%

both wipers fouling top of screen and stopping

chip in screen

corrosion on all discs

drivers belt buckle poor condition

minor bind on o/s/f brakes

panhard rod badly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 365,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inside leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all front damper bushes badly perished

back box rubbers badly perished

borderline pass on h/brake efficiency @ 16%

both wipers fouling top of screen and stopping

chip in screen

corrosion on all discs

drivers belt buckle poor condition

minor bind on o/s/f brakes

panhard rod badly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 365,551 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 doors rusty

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside chassis legs rusty

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & Offside front inner wings rusty

Nearside & Offside front shockers, lower bushes

Nearside & Offside front upper inner wings rusty

Nearside & Offside rear arches rusty

Offside rear brake back plate rusty

Play in rack

Underside of vehicle heavily covered/repaired & rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 364,222 miles

Exhaust rusty & leaking

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & Offside front lower shocker bushes

Nearside & Offside front upper inner wings under bonnet rusty

Nearside & Offside rear door steps rusty

Offside track-rod-end dust cover

Play in rack

Rear exhaust mount missing

Underside of vehicle heavily covered & repaired

Pass 25 Jun 2016 362,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

all 4 door skins rusty

handbrake readings low only 16%

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 357,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 353,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all floors and chassie legs heavly unsealed

Fail 21 Jan 2014 353,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all floors and chassie legs heavly unsealed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 341,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 332,316 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 332,316 miles

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2010 321,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 310,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 297,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 297,804 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 290,540 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 290,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 275,357 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 275,355 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 275,331 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 275,293 miles

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

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

light rust offside rear brake pipe

slight damp on rack

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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H708 AAM is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 H708 AAM, 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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H708 AAM is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1991.

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