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G392 PAH

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,959 mi
Last recorded18,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG392 PAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 18,959 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 194,890 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

drivers window sticks

Pass 7 Oct 2009 190,397 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 190,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 180,799 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 180,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 168,443 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted and pipes perished

Both headlamp patterns poor

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust middle and rear boxes rusted

Fuel tank support straps very rusty

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight exhaust blow from back box input pipe

Slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 18 Jul 2007 168,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Both front brake flex hoses badly perished

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear anti-roll bar to lower amr mounting bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust middle and rear boxes rusted

Fuel tank support straps badly rusted

Nearside door mirror adjustment unit not working correctly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight exhaust blow from back box input pipe

Pass 9 Aug 2006 161,991 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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G392 PAH is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G392 PAH, 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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G392 PAH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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