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G46 TEC

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 TEC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 63,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,540 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,016 miles

general corrosion to much of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,603 miles

rear flexi brake pipe ferrels have light surface rust

very slight play in offside front steering steering knuckle/inner joint

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,186 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,062 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 51,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,023 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully check brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,039 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 26,336 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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G46 TEC is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G46 TEC, 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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G46 TEC is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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