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G212 PYA

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,405 mi
Last recorded178,405 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG212 PYA
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 178,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 178,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise windscreen has small chip (repair)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 170,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 163,335 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 163,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

There is some wear in O/S track rod,causing movement and noise. not yet bad enough to fail but strongly advise change.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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G212 PYA is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G212 PYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G212 PYA registered?

G212 PYA is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G212 PYA safe to buy?

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