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H809 GMO

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

193,374 mi
Last recorded193,374 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH809 GMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 193,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 191,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 189,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front small area of corrosion not affecting anything

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 189,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front small area of corrosion not affecting anything

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 186,915 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 186,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 183,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 180,762 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 180,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 177,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,912 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 174,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 172,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 170,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 167,257 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 167,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 164,725 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 162,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 159,178 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 159,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 156,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 153,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 153,932 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 151,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 147,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 144,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 144,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 140,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 138,224 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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H809 GMO is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H809 GMO, 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 H809 GMO registered?

H809 GMO is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H809 GMO safe to buy?

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