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G294 DPE

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,857 mi
Last recorded170,857 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 DPE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 170,857 miles

Brake discs corroded, no excessive pitting seen.

Nearside headlamp pattern faded, still visible.

Offside headlamp damaged, still visible pattern

Offside top & bottom swivel joint dust rubbers missing.

Underside including brake pipes heavily coated with paint or grease.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 170,852 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake discs corroded, no excessive pitting seen.

Nearside headlamp pattern faded, still visible.

Offside headlamp damaged, still visible pattern

Parking brake efficiency nearing 16% limit, (18%).

Underside including brake pipes heavily coated with paint or grease.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 162,820 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 162,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 160,806 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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G294 DPE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G294 DPE, 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 G294 DPE registered?

G294 DPE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G294 DPE safe to buy?

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