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H754 CAY

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,850 mi
Last recorded147,850 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH754 CAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 145,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 143,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 141,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 141,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

screw/bolt in the rear nearside tyre tread

Fail 6 Aug 2015 141,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screw/bolt in the rear nearside tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 140,264 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,142 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 133,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 133,267 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,947 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 132,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 132,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 132,889 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 129,563 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 129,561 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 124,414 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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H754 CAY is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 H754 CAY, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H754 CAY registered?

H754 CAY is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H754 CAY safe to buy?

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