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G44 VYT

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,898 mi
Last recorded155,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 VYT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 155,084 miles

CONDITION OF COOLANT HOSE.

Fail 21 May 2024 155,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

CONDITION OF COOLANT HOSE.

Fail 18 Mar 2024 155,044 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,621 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 154,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 152,111 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 152,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,469 miles

brake pipes greased,unable to assess condition

engine + power steering oil leaks/marginal,unable to properly assess some areas

rear beam+front subframe corroding

rear brake imbalance/distortion

rear tyres wear

Pass 27 Jun 2018 150,630 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 150,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 149,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,509 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 146,110 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 146,110 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 145,236 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,758 miles

engine has an oil leak.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 144,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine has an oil leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 144,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 144,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2007 144,297 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 144,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 141,652 miles

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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G44 VYT is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G44 VYT, 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 G44 VYT registered?

G44 VYT is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G44 VYT safe to buy?

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