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G429 USL

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,088 mi
Last recorded117,088 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 USL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 117,088 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not hold the belt in the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm prescribed area - outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension tie bar body mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mounting prescribed area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mounting prescribed area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm prescribed area - outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension tie bar body mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Steering rack mounting prescribed area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front pipe flange nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroding

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C/V boot in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Radiator support bracket corroded and broken

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 116,303 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,959 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 114,894 miles

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

headlamps glass lenses dirty and obscuring some of the light

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,261 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,718 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 104,685 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 100,381 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 95,397 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 95,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G429 USL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G429 USL, 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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G429 USL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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