CarVerify

Free Car Check

H996 GMO

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,691 mi
Last recorded163,691 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH996 GMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 163,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 161,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 160,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 160,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 159,795 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 158,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 155,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 153,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 152,962 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 152,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 152,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 151,727 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 151,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 151,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 150,345 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H996 GMO is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H996 GMO, 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

How do I check the history of H996 GMO?

You can check the full history of H996 GMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H996 GMO registered?

H996 GMO is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H996 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H996 GMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H996 GMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H996 GMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.