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H814 JRX

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,288 mi
Last recorded215,288 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH814 JRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 215,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 215,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 214,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 208,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 205,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 204,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 201,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 194,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 175,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 165,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 158,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 151,909 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has chip in sidewall no cords showing

Fail 11 May 2012 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil cap missing

offside front tyre has chip in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 17 May 2011 143,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 131,800 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 122,201 miles

left rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 121,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 120,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 116,667 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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H814 JRX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H814 JRX, 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 H814 JRX registered?

H814 JRX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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