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H954 YPN

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH954 YPN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2012 131,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filter and fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to limit , perrished and cut in tread area

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 131,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 May 2011 131,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

off side outter sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 130,764 miles

Advisories as per 743485740109

Fail 25 May 2010 130,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BAD OIL LEAK

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre high level brake light inoperative

fuel cap seal starting to split

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edges

offside rear caliper handbrake arm slightly sticking

offside rear disc red in colour showing signs of binding/overheating

offside rear upper and lower inner arch slightly corroded

slight cut in nearside rear tyre tread

slight cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

underside of offside front door shut slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 129,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

fuel filler cap rubber perishing

headlamp beam patterns weak

offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

power steering belt perishing

rear brake hoses ferrels corroding

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 9 May 2009 129,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

fuel filler cap rubber perishing

headlamp beam patterns weak

offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low

power steering belt perishing

rear brake hoses ferrels corroding

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 23 May 2008 125,262 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 May 2008 125,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 115,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 103,580 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 103,580 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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H954 YPN is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H954 YPN, 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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H954 YPN is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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