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G21 XYS

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,359 mi
Last recorded147,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 XYS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 147,359 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 147,359 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 147,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely not releasing correctly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 147,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 147,359 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 147,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,359 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 147,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 146,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 145,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 143,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 141,594 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 136,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 132,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 127,536 miles

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

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 XYS is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G21 XYS registered?

G21 XYS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G21 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 XYS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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