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H784 HOY

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,852 mi
Last recorded136,852 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH784 HOY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 136,852 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 136,712 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,706 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,645 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,832 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,465 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 135,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 134,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 133,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 132,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear top shocker bush perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 131,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion rear of wheel arch

Nearside Rear top shocker bush perishing

Offside Front battery tray area slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 131,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes sticking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 131,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes sticking

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 127,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 125,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 125,793 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,880 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 122,839 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2008 120,554 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 113,389 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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H784 HOY is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H784 HOY, 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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H784 HOY is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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