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G482 SKN

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 SKN
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 170,835 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 170,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 168,477 miles

discolouration on headlights

exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 164,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 164,584 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 160,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 160,932 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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G482 SKN is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G482 SKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G482 SKN registered?

G482 SKN is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G482 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G482 SKN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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