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Y512 XHG

2001 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,111 mi
Last recorded143,111 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 XHG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective slight movement ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 137,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all standard fitment seat-belts missing driver has a harness seat-belt ()

no reverse light (before September 2009)

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on both edges and on wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all passenger seats missing ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all standard fitment seat-belts missing driver has a harness seat-belt ()

no reverse light (before September 2009)

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,471 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 125,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,374 miles

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,461 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,984 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6-2mm 225/45/17

rear doors modified cannot be opened

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 1.6-2mm 225/45/17

rear doors modified cannot be opened

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,298 miles

All passenger seats removed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,688 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,688 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,035 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,156 miles

Offside front inner CV gaiter split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,891 miles

both door mirrors held in place by tape

little reserve travel on park brake lever

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,304 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,304 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,586 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 43,586 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has splits on inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,467 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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Y512 XHG is a 2001 Saab 900 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y512 XHG, 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 25 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y512 XHG is a 2001 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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