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G205 GOX

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

199,675 mi
Last recorded199,675 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG205 GOX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2025 199,675 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 199,672 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 199,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 199,674 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 199,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 199,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 199,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 199,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 199,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount by battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 198,149 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 198,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 197,102 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches

Pass 9 Jan 2016 195,851 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 195,851 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 194,291 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 194,291 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 193,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

headlamp light switch worn

headlamp washers need attention

major oil leak (rocker box gasket and steam clean)

minor corrosion to arches

some minor corrosion to sills

some white smoke during emmissions test

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 191,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 189,961 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 187,866 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2010 185,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 184,228 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 184,228 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 182,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 181,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s handbrake - low effort

Pass 23 Jan 2007 181,173 miles

n/s handbrake - low effort

Pass 25 Jan 2006 179,523 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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G205 GOX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G205 GOX, 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 G205 GOX registered?

G205 GOX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G205 GOX safe to buy?

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