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G208 DGM

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,759 mi
Last recorded167,759 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 DGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 167,759 miles

Nearside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP SPLIT

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM APROX LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH SIDES SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 13 May 2019 167,759 miles

Nearside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 MM APROX LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear BOTH SIDES SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 14 May 2018 167,375 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

Oil leak ()

Rear SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 11 May 2018 167,374 miles

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

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Front BUMP STOP SPLIT

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,339 miles

Nearside Front BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

Oil leak ()

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 12 Apr 2017 165,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front BUMP STOP SPLIT

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

Oil leak ()

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 9 May 2016 162,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 162,899 miles

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,596 miles

nearside and offside front outer cv boots perished

nearside headlight poor image

offside front brake binding

Pass 12 May 2014 154,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s and o/s outer cv boots perished

rear flexi brake pipe perished

Fail 3 May 2014 154,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s and o/s outer cv boots perished

rear flexi brake pipe perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 136,573 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2012 129,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pipe undersealed

Pass 11 May 2012 129,548 miles

rear brake pipe undersealed

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 127,163 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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G208 DGM is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G208 DGM, 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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G208 DGM is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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