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G540 RGP

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 RGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,994 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,902 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,052 miles

Offside Front under panel (near battery), holed and rusted

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,250 miles

Offside front under panel (near battery), holed and rusted.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear axle beam very rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2020 118,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 117,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,359 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,764 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,842 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,825 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,809 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 109,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NS Headlamp deteriorating.(Beam pattern)

One OSR sidelight not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 100,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,497 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,497 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,685 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

n/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

n/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,175 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 77,175 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,595 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 69,595 miles

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

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

rear brake check advised

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,854 miles

red button missing from n/s/f seat belt catch

Fail 2 Dec 2005 59,854 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

red button missing from n/s/f seat belt catch

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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G540 RGP is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G540 RGP, 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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G540 RGP is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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