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G256 RGJ

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,657 mi
Last recorded42,657 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 RGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2025 42,657 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,657 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,657 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 42,655 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 39,420 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2017 39,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres badly cracked

o/s/r under wing starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all tyres quite badly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,232 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,308 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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G256 RGJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G256 RGJ, 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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What year was G256 RGJ registered?

G256 RGJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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