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H797 AME

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 AME
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 97,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,308 miles

Front suspension has general corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front suspension has general corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,258 miles

All suspension components very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All suspension components very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,252 miles

Engine oil slightly above maximum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On two joints and pin hole in rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres perishing

Various suspension components quite corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level slightly above maximum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on two joints and pin hole in rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam image just visable (1.7.5a)

Various suspension components quite corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hose ferrules corroded,

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,232 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,232 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,222 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake ferrules corroded

rear upper light inop

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,212 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake ferrules corroded

rear upper light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,512 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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H797 AME is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H797 AME, 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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H797 AME is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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