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G395 LNP

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,500 mi
Last recorded134,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 LNP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,500 miles

floors and front chassis rust/ repaired and under sealed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front antiroll bar, rear suspension lower arms, rear axle and rear suspension top mountings starting to rust

front brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,050 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

floors and front chassis rust/ repaired and undersealed

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 12 Oct 2022 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

floors and front chassis rust/ repaired and undersealed

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Oct 2021 132,395 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 132,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,810 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 129,800 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,615 miles

Indicator switch faulty will not stay on when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 127,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 123,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded runs across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front crack in lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak under bonnet

Fail 5 May 2016 123,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake hose bulging under pressure axle to body rear hose (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf sof unable to check head light aims (1.7.5a)

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

Indicator switch faulty turning right dose not stay on (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded runs across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front crack in lens

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak under bonnet

Nearside Front tyre rubbing on spring

Pass 5 Oct 2006 116,930 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 116,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 112,051 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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G395 LNP is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey 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 G395 LNP, 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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G395 LNP is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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