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H713 VUG

1991 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

242,231 mi
Last recorded242,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH713 VUG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 242,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 232,419 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 232,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 222,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion near battery

fr wiper blades split

Fail 18 Jan 2013 212,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 212,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 202,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 192,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 192,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2010 180,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 180,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2009 169,330 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 169,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 156,210 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 156,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 144,083 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 132,293 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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H713 VUG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H713 VUG, 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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H713 VUG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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