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194,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with side light (4.3.3 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure 2xmounting rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak oil preasure switch
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both coming on when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released on with side lights (1.2.1e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak oil preasure switch
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting rubbers are deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front (both) Seats have free play in their runners
front (both) Tyre(s) are wearing on the inner edges
severe Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front chassis starting to corrode up
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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G197 BBY is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 G197 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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G197 BBY is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1990.
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