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G23 RAU

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 RAU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 135,901 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,762 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 134,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,661 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

slight corrosion to under side body and suspension

Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,465 miles

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

underside body and suspension has corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2021 131,462 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside body and suspension has corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 130,418 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front anti roll bar outer bushes slightly play

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,318 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,280 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 127,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,877 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,804 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 124,804 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 122,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 119,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 114,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 114,348 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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G23 RAU is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G23 RAU, 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 G23 RAU registered?

G23 RAU is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G23 RAU safe to buy?

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