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H449 YJD

1991 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Saab 900 I 16V135,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 YJD
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 121,605 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside seatbelt buckle incomplete

offside front seatbelt frayed

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 May 2007 117,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 117,478 miles

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

both rear brake discs have a smaall amount of corrosion

small amount of noise from near side front wheel bearing

small amount of noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2007 117,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

small amount of noise from near side front wheel bearing

small amount of noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2006 114,987 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 114,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear axel corroding

wipper marks on screen

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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H449 YJD is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 135,938 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H449 YJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H449 YJD is a 1991 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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