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HCG 10W

1988 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,151 mi
Last recorded160,151 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 10W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,151 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 156,741 miles

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,014 miles

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 153,264 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

power steering oil leaks

rear silencer weak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 153,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bad engine oil leaks

power steering oil leaks

rear silencer weak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 148,354 miles

rear silencer weak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 148,225 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear silencer weak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 142,075 miles

engine oil leaks

rear silencer weak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 141,895 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

exhaust note noisey

one of n/s/r side lights work intermittantly

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2011 139,455 miles

front suspension tested hanging and under load

oil leaks

unablw to se brake pads with wheels on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,584 miles

corrosion bottoms of doors

engine oil leaks

rear silencer hitting underside of car

Pass 4 Aug 2009 134,236 miles

chasis starting to rust above rear shock absorber mounts upper

engine oil leaks

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box getting rusty

slight warp in front brake discs

slight weap around steering rack

welds on bonet hindge n\s breaking away

Fail 4 Aug 2009 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chasis starting to rust above rear shock absorber mounts upper

engine oil leaks

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box getting rusty

slight warp in front brake discs

slight weap around steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2008 131,288 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2007 126,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside front inner wing rusting

rear silencer weak

wiperblade split

Pass 2 Aug 2007 126,809 miles

offside front inner wing rusting

rear silencer weak

wiperblade split

Pass 2 Sep 2006 123,579 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 123,515 miles

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

Oil leak

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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HCG 10W is a 1988 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 HCG 10W, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCG 10W registered?

HCG 10W is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is HCG 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCG 10W shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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