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G338 UFG

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 UFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake hoses perished

brake pipes corroded

engine leaks oil

fuel tank straps corroding

no plates damaged

noise from steering rack

o/s door check strap has failed

r/n/s tyre close to limit and worn on outside edge

rear wiper split

sills corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2009 162,053 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 162,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 158,105 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 153,782 miles

water leak at engine area

Fail 6 Nov 2007 153,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

water leak at engine area

Pass 2 Oct 2006 148,603 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack detected on turn plates

Pass 4 Oct 2005 142,053 miles

n/s/ front tyre low outer edge and cut in outer side wall

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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G338 UFG is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G338 UFG, 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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G338 UFG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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