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G293 SCD

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG293 SCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 166,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

serious oil leak at n/s of engine-needs attention asap

Fail 26 May 2010 166,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

serious oil leak at n/s of engine-needs attention asap

Pass 17 Jun 2009 150,507 miles

gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

o/s/r jacking point rusting away

strong advice o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

strong advice rear brake pads wearing very close to limit of 1,5mm

Pass 18 Jul 2008 136,998 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL TO WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

VERY SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT SECTIONS OF BODY WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED AREAS FOR BRAKING AND SUSPENSION

Fail 18 Jul 2008 136,998 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL TO WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

VERY SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT SECTIONS OF BODY WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED AREAS FOR BRAKING AND SUSPENSION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 136,890 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 136,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cross member riser to tow hitch holed and rusty

rear axle cross member weaking but not holed

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,759 miles

Slite play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,759 miles

Slite play in both front anti roll bar bushes

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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G293 SCD is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G293 SCD, 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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G293 SCD is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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