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G417 FRF

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 FRF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,997 miles

both front tyres wearing

n/s/ headlamp beam image starting to not look clear

o/s/ wiper slightly split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 82,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 78,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,194 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 67,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,784 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 53,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G417 FRF is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G417 FRF, 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 G417 FRF registered?

G417 FRF is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G417 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G417 FRF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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