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H723 XGY

1991 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

215,967 mi
Last recorded215,967 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH723 XGY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 215,967 miles

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 211,600 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

minor oil leak

n/s/r hand brake close to limit

Fail 12 Feb 2025 211,591 miles

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

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

front subframe slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2024 206,566 miles

engine damp

Fail 15 Feb 2024 206,555 miles

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

engine damp

Pass 14 Feb 2023 203,490 miles

both headlight image on limit

engine damp

Pass 14 Feb 2022 201,100 miles

engine damp

n/s/r hand brake cable rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 195,744 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 193,187 miles

o/s/f headlight image on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2019 192,008 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2019 191,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 190,410 miles

front pads low near side

off side front brake binding slightly

off side head lamp pattern poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 187,252 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 184,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 180,322 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 9 Jan 2015 180,314 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f shock bush deteriorated to limit not excessive play

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

n/s/r handbrake reading weak

o/s/r tyre low

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 173,959 miles

rear inner brake pad looks very much on min limit

Pass 3 Jan 2013 169,827 miles

engine light on, rear brake lines rusty, osf tyre wearing both edges, osf track rod end cover very small cut

Pass 4 Jan 2012 164,277 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 157,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 157,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 147,068 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 138,073 miles

drivers seat slight lose

front number plate damaged

rear inner boot ben repared

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Dec 2008 137,974 miles

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

drivers seat slight lose

front number plate damaged

rear inner boot ben repared

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Dec 2007 131,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked and fading

Fail 27 Dec 2007 131,686 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked and fading

Pass 21 Dec 2006 124,228 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 124,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2005 114,090 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 114,014 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n.s indicator visual tell tale inop

o.s center sill corroded

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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H723 XGY is a 1991 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 H723 XGY, 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 H723 XGY registered?

H723 XGY is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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