1991 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · H278 CAP

The vehicle is currently in a state of significant concern with a clearly worsening mechanical and structural trend. The most recent test on 22 May 2026 held at 163,473 miles resulted in a high volume of failures including critical structural and braking defects. While the car passed in 2020, the subsequent years have shown a rapid decline in the integrity of essential components, moving from minor corrosion warnings to major structural failures in the steering mounting areas and hydraulic braking system. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 35-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. However, the data reveals a concerning gap in usage between August 2021 at 162,582 miles and October 2022 at 163,464 miles, where the car covered fewer than 900 miles in fourteen months. This period of inactivity likely correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components, such as perished tyres and split CV boots, and the pervasive corrosion of brake pipes and fuel systems noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The record shows recurring failures for excessive corrosion on the offside front steering mounting area and the offside rear suspension components, which represent serious structural safety risks. The braking system requires a complete overhaul, as the 2026 test identified a leaking hydraulic line and excessive corrosion across all pipes, alongside significant brake imbalance and worn discs. Particular attention should also be paid to the state of the tyres and the CV boots, which show consistent signs of age-related decay despite the low annual mileage.