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G298 NBV

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 NBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 140,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 140,264 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,870 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

multiple mechanical components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,619 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,931 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 123,815 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 123,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 117,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 98,448 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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G298 NBV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G298 NBV, 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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G298 NBV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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