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G253 XOW

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

304,033 mi
Last recorded304,033 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 XOW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 304,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 299,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play steering rack end n/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 296,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 291,937 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 289,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 286,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 279,172 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 279,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans adjacent to jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 272,880 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 264,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 256,998 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 256,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 256,989 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 244,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 244,119 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 235,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 224,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 214,035 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 214,020 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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G253 XOW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G253 XOW, 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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G253 XOW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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