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G401 JBO

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,087 mi
Last recorded152,087 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 JBO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 152,087 miles

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2024 152,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2023 151,587 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 150,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 148,653 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 142,077 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 131,393 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,048 miles

Front tyres getting low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 120,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,831 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,147 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,962 miles

slight wear steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,684 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,707 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 86,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 81,021 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 81,021 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,062 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G401 JBO is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G401 JBO, 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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What year was G401 JBO registered?

G401 JBO is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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