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R91 HUH

1998 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,951 mi
Last recorded164,951 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 HUH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 164,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shocker top mounting area corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 164,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shocker top mounting area corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 158,092 miles

battery insecure

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2010 154,576 miles

engine management light on

gearbox noisey

handbrake only just upto efficiency

slight buckle in the offside rear road wheel

Fail 11 May 2010 154,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heatsheild rattling on the exhaust

nearside front wing mirror in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2008 139,445 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2008 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2008 127,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on

fuel cap top part missing

rear number plate marked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 127,760 miles

engine warning light on

fuel cap top part missing

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Dec 2006 117,306 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 117,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2006 111,587 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
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R91 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 R91 HUH, 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 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R91 HUH is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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