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H844 GBW

1991 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

190,220 mi
Last recorded190,220 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH844 GBW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 190,220 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S Has multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slave cylinder fluid pipe corroded

Steering rack fluid pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 189,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGE, HEAVILY PERISHED ON INSIDE WALL AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED, WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in zone "A", centre and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 189,471 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES ARE 13 YEARS OLD - HEAVILY PERISHED AND WEARING THIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 189,471 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES ARE 13 YEARS OLD - HEAVILY PERISHED AND WEARING THIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside front chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 189,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door corroded on inner edge creating a hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear door corroded on inner edge creating a hole

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 189,101 miles

Various engine/gear box oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2021 189,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Steering rack mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various engine/gear box oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2020 188,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear / perish on edges of tread

auxillary belts noisy

rear brakes sticking slightly - discs slightly discoloured

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2019 188,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 187,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 186,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear

Fail 14 Feb 2017 186,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure on caliper (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 185,624 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 185,592 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 184,077 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2015 184,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 182,779 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre starrting to wear on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 180,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 179,835 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 175,012 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 174,991 miles

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

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

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

indicator switch showing wear

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2011 168,625 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 160,493 miles

Oil leak

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

Fail 28 Jan 2010 160,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 4 Feb 2009 152,417 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres showing uneven wear

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 4 Feb 2009 152,416 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres showing uneven wear

headlight patterns deteriorating [internal reflectors]

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 6 Feb 2008 145,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlamp internal backings deteriorating, starting to affect beam image

Pass 12 Jan 2007 140,650 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 133,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 133,589 miles

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

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

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

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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H844 GBW is a 1991 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H844 GBW, 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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H844 GBW is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1991.

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