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G195 BBY

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,573 mi
Last recorded174,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 BBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 174,573 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2015 174,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2014 169,049 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 169,049 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 158,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 147,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorber top mounting washers & nuts rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2012 147,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorber top mounting washers & nuts rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 143,581 miles

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

rear subframe/axel tube is starting to rust

Pass 14 Jan 2010 138,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 133,573 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 133,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 128,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 123,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 117,936 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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G195 BBY is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G195 BBY, 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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What year was G195 BBY registered?

G195 BBY is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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