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G35 XPX

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

236,808 mi
Last recorded236,808 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 XPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 236,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 235,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 235,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 234,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 234,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 233,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 232,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 232,439 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 232,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 230,374 miles

n/s & o/s headlamp patterns poor

Fail 30 Sep 2016 230,382 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s & o/s headlamp patterns poor

Pass 16 Nov 2015 227,625 miles

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

o/s/f chassis showing signs of repair

Fail 10 Nov 2015 227,603 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

o/s/f chassis showing signs of repair

Pass 15 Oct 2014 226,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 226,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 219,440 miles

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

nearside park brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 219,440 miles

nearside park brake reading slightly low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 213,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

speedo does not illuminate

Pass 28 Oct 2010 205,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 195,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 187,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 186,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 183,316 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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G35 XPX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G35 XPX, 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

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What year was G35 XPX registered?

G35 XPX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G35 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G35 XPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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