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G21 UYX

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 UYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,488 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished (195/60 r15)

corrosion to n/s/f jacking point

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,301 miles

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

check front pads

fuel cap seal starting to crack

small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

check front pads

fuel cap seal starting to crack

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 83,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 81,355 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 79,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 76,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 75,351 miles

Offside indicater switch slightly faulty.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,462 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,121 miles

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

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

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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G21 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G21 UYX, 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 G21 UYX registered?

G21 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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