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G284 VYL

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,851 mi
Last recorded116,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 VYL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,851 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 116,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 112,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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G284 VYL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G284 VYL, 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 G284 VYL registered?

G284 VYL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G284 VYL safe to buy?

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