CarVerify

Free Car Check

G355 BLC

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,603 mi
Last recorded182,603 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 BLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 182,603 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 182,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 182,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

engine mounts in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2014 182,599 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

engine mounts in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2013 182,599 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 182,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 182,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2012 182,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 177,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,056 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 170,752 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 163,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 156,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 156,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 150,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 144,398 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G355 BLC is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G355 BLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G355 BLC?

You can check the full history of G355 BLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G355 BLC registered?

G355 BLC is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G355 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 BLC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G355 BLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G355 BLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.