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H978 EJA

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,524 mi
Last recorded179,524 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 EJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 179,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 179,482 miles

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 168,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 168,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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H978 EJA is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H978 EJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H978 EJA registered?

H978 EJA is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 December 1990.

Is H978 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H978 EJA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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