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H943 GKB

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH943 GKB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 68,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 68,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,058 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,519 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 64,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,690 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyer distorted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,690 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyer distorted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,538 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,318 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,303 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,516 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 44,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H943 GKB is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H943 GKB, 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 H943 GKB registered?

H943 GKB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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