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H953 CBJ

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH953 CBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 170,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Extensive welding work out on vehicle.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 165,926 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Extensive welding carried out on vehicle.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 165,885 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Extensive welding carried out on vehicle.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 May 2017 159,566 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Car is not started by a key

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 155,122 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack inner ball slight play

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

Fail 17 May 2016 155,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front steering rack inner ball slight play

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

Pass 14 May 2015 150,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 143,633 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,355 miles

Alternator drive belts cracked.

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Steering rack arms corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 142,355 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Alternator drive belts cracked.

Exhaust rear section corroded.

Steering rack arms corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 140,928 miles

Exhaust at rear corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

o/s/f & n/s/r brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 140,928 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust at rear corroded.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

o/s/f & n/s/r brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 139,057 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear.

Front & rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Heavy oil leaks on engine around steering rack.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 137,378 miles

Both front & o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy oil leak.

Steering rack arms corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 137,378 miles

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

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

Both front & o/s/r suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Heavy oil leak.

Steering rack arms corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 135,914 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.Oil leak.Both steering rack arms corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 134,780 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 134,780 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 134,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 133,289 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 133,289 miles

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

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

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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H953 CBJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 H953 CBJ, 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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H953 CBJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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