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G534 TSL

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG534 TSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 80,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 80,100 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,547 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,395 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,001 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 76,985 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure nearside mounting area corroded (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure offside mounting area is corroded (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,255 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f outside washer jet not working

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,255 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f outside washer jet not working

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,323 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside outer washer jet not working

Pass 9 Apr 2012 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2012 69,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

offside outer washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,523 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no reverse lights

Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,119 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 63,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/r floor soft due to corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,066 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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G534 TSL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 G534 TSL, 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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G534 TSL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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