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G421 HFS

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,884 mi
Last recorded240,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 HFS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 240,884 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wings are corroded. Holes are outside the prescribed area.

Fail 3 Nov 2025 240,884 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wings are corroded. Holes are outside the prescribed area.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 240,874 miles

Both front wings are corroded. Holes are outside the prescribed area.

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rust hole within 30cm of the battery - not significantly reducing the structure.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 240,799 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 240,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 240,455 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 240,455 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 240,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 240,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 239,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 239,224 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 238,168 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 236,455 miles

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

engine has oil leck

Pass 11 Nov 2014 234,419 miles

Nearside Front 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)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 232,498 miles

under body slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 232,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 229,711 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 225,968 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 225,967 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 219,386 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 214,575 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 214,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 220,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 200,708 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 198,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 198,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2006 198,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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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G421 HFS is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G421 HFS, 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 G421 HFS registered?

G421 HFS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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