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G256 EPD

1990 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,036 mi
Last recorded238,036 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I147,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 EPD
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 238,036 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak, underside of front subframe offside covered in oil

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside cv boot perished

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight play on inner steering rack joints

slight wear to both front tyres on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2009 238,036 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak, underside of front subframe offside covered in oil

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside cv boot perished

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight play on inner steering rack joints

slight wear to both front tyres on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 234,515 miles

both rear shock absorber mounting areas rusty

front chassis areas rusty

offside front cv boot poor condition

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Feb 2007 229,639 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp aims poor

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Feb 2007 229,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp aims poor

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2006 221,433 miles

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

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

both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

both headlamp beams poor

both rear shock absorber mounting areas rusty

stone chip in nearside headlamp

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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G256 EPD is a 1990 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G256 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G256 EPD registered?

G256 EPD is a 1990 Saab 900 I, first registered on 10 March 1990.

Is G256 EPD safe to buy?

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