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A13 DCH

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DCH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 77,989 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,988 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,989 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,922 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calaper (3.6.A.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside headlamp beam week

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

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

boot floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside headlamp beam week

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

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

boot floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight earth fault rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,712 miles

suspension units corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2013 77,711 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

suspension units corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,383 miles

Oil leak

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2012 77,382 miles

Offside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,187 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,180 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Pass 15 May 2007 76,973 miles

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

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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A13 DCH is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 A13 DCH, 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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A13 DCH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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