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G451 PGT

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG451 PGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 162,431 miles

Clutch worn/slipping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 162,097 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch worn/slipping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 150,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 135,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 124,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/under battery (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,715 miles

some corrosion to all front and rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion to the underbody

Fail 6 Feb 2014 119,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion to all front and rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion to the underbody

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,415 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 118,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 100,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 93,693 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,053 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 76,421 miles

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

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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G451 PGT is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G451 PGT, 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 G451 PGT registered?

G451 PGT is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G451 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G451 PGT shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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