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G241 FSJ

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,588 mi
Last recorded173,588 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG241 FSJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 173,588 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded all over.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 173,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated also insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding all other brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

body corroded all over.

dashboard not lighting up when lights switched on.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 171,789 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus susp parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 171,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus susp parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 169,739 miles

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

off side rear sill/wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 167,938 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 167,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 165,652 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)

all brakehose ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 165,652 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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)

all brakehose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 162,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 162,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 160,466 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 160,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 157,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 157,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 157,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 146,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 146,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 139,211 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 139,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Petrol cap seal starting to perish

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 137,038 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 137,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 134,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 129,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 129,056 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 123,373 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 123,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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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G241 FSJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G241 FSJ, 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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G241 FSJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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