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H718 GLD

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

82,306 mi
Last recorded82,306 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH718 GLD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,369 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 78,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,572 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,244 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 77,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,838 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,885 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,650 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013

Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,007 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 69,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,845 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,827 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,949 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 63,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,470 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 60,700 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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H718 GLD is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H718 GLD, 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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What year was H718 GLD registered?

H718 GLD is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 5 January 1991.

Is H718 GLD safe to buy?

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