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PUD 900

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,334 mi
Last recorded65,334 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUD 900
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 65,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,788 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 60,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 58,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,340 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,489 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre has metal object punchured the inner side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,143 miles

advise;n/s/f flexible brake hose will require attention shortly

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,647 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,640 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,623 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,752 miles

slight 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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PUD 900 is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PUD 900, 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 PUD 900 registered?

PUD 900 is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is PUD 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUD 900 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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