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HIG 1640

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,508 mi
Last recorded196,508 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1640
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 196,508 miles

Front Corroded suspension components

Rear Corroded suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 196,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 196,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 196,036 miles

All brakes,steering and suspension components becoming heavily corroded within prescribed areas

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Both headlamp beam images slightly diffused

Both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion developing under vehicle within all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust gas leak developing from manifold to head

Pass 21 Aug 2019 195,666 miles

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 194,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes worn / outer s slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front suspension components becoming corroded .

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

Pass 1 Aug 2017 189,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 185,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 179,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 174,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 174,424 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 171,081 miles

brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 13 Mar 2012 166,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 157,645 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 157,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 146,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 141,575 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 141,448 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 138,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 134,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 128,123 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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HIG 1640 is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 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 HIG 1640, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIG 1640 registered?

HIG 1640 is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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