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H972 BGF

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,731 mi
Last recorded92,731 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 BGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion inside wheel arch

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,521 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to locate/see (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corosion

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,769 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 79,942 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 79,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 78,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 77,858 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 77,858 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H972 BGF is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H972 BGF, 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 H972 BGF registered?

H972 BGF is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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