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G56 WFC

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,874 mi
Last recorded159,874 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 WFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 159,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside front top inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 158,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2010 156,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coolant leak from valve under exhaust manifold

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

nearside front shock absorber stained

offside front tyre under inflated

slight lift in nearide front top ball joint

Pass 6 Apr 2009 155,347 miles

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

front number plate deteriorating

front top suspension ball joints starting to show wear

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearsinde front inner wheel arch [under bonnet holed and corroded] by bonnet slide

rear brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

Fail 3 Apr 2009 155,315 miles

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

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

front number plate deteriorating

front top suspension ball joints starting to show wear

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded

nearsinde front inner wheel arch [under bonnet holed and corroded] by bonnet slide

rear brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

Pass 14 Apr 2008 153,328 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner wing corroding

rear flexi brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

Fail 14 Apr 2008 153,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner wing corroding

rear flexi brake hoses on axle [ferrils corroding]

Pass 16 Apr 2007 149,974 miles

all four tyres sheowing uneven wear and perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 147,322 miles

all tyres perishing and showing wear

nearside front top inner wing corroding by bonnet runner

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G56 WFC is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G56 WFC, 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 G56 WFC registered?

G56 WFC is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G56 WFC safe to buy?

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