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H779 VYS

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,843 mi
Last recorded262,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 VYS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 262,843 miles

all four doors starting to corroded

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 7 Apr 2015 262,843 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four doors starting to corroded

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2014 169,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 169,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 168,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 165,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 162,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 158,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 152,707 miles

Battery insecure

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bushes perished

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 12 Sep 2007 152,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bushes worn & perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 13 Sep 2006 147,319 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 143,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

flexi brake hose ferrules corrodin g

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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H779 VYS is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H779 VYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H779 VYS registered?

H779 VYS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H779 VYS safe to buy?

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