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H873 CNJ

1991 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,629 mi
Last recorded148,629 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 CNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 148,629 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamp aims deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear (o/s and n/s) Brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Pass 2 Nov 2011 144,035 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aims deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,514 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2009 132,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2009 132,209 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,889 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 118,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2006 118,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brakes imbalance recorded was 20% this is close to failing, front brakes need to be checked out.

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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H873 CNJ is a 1991 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H873 CNJ, 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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H873 CNJ is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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