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H955 YYN

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 YYN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 129,982 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavy cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 129,982 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavy cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 129,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,803 miles

Battery loose in cradle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake dragging

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both forward of axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,451 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 129,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,939 miles

poor bean pettern on n/s & o/s headlights

unable to check front to rear brake pipes fully

Pass 28 Feb 2011 120,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,591 miles

engine overheating on test

Pass 28 Feb 2009 108,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 108,875 miles

Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 107,822 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 103,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

batery insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,701 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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H955 YYN is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H955 YYN, 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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What year was H955 YYN registered?

H955 YYN is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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