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H742 EGU

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 EGU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 101,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 100,752 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,788 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,775 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,818 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 100,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 100,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H742 EGU is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H742 EGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H742 EGU registered?

H742 EGU is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for H742 EGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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