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G597 ALP

1990 Saab 900 I

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,285 mi
Last recorded149,285 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I147,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 ALP
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 149,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 148,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 148,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 140,982 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 140,982 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 133,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 133,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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G597 ALP is a 1990 Saab 900 I 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 147,824 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G597 ALP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G597 ALP registered?

G597 ALP is a 1990 Saab 900 I, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G597 ALP safe to buy?

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