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296 AWR

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 AWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,231 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,523 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 96,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner upper arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers retaining fixings corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear top shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,911 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 92,818 miles

Rear both rear shocker top mountings are corroded but not excessively corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 92,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear shocker top mountings are corroded but not excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,188 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,674 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 90,674 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,424 miles

both bottom of doors badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,768 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 87,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 86,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 82,028 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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296 AWR is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 296 AWR, 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.

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What year was 296 AWR registered?

296 AWR is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is 296 AWR safe to buy?

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