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XPR 1Y

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

462,626 mi
Last recorded462,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPR 1Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 462,626 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 462,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 462,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 462,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 462,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 462,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 462,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 462,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 462,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 462,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 462,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 461,989 miles

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 461,424 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 460,351 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 460,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 458,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 458,297 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 57,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,075 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,152 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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XPR 1Y is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 XPR 1Y, 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 XPR 1Y registered?

XPR 1Y is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is XPR 1Y safe to buy?

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