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G444 VWS

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,895 mi
Last recorded189,895 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 VWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 189,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 189,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 189,611 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 189,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 189,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 188,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 187,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 185,802 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 180,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 180,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 180,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 178,563 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 175,432 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 175,051 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 160,554 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 159,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 157,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 157,257 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 156,943 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G444 VWS is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G444 VWS, 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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G444 VWS is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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