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RTS 800

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTS 800
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 116,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 116,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 116,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 115,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,235 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,181 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 112,179 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 108,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 104,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 100,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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RTS 800 is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RTS 800, 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 RTS 800?

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What year was RTS 800 registered?

RTS 800 is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is RTS 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTS 800 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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