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G598 ALP

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,856 mi
Last recorded261,856 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 ALP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 261,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 255,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 255,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 247,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 237,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 225,963 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 225,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 216,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 204,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 195,947 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 195,946 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 186,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 186,572 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 186,366 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 185,669 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 175,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 162,290 miles

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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G598 ALP is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G598 ALP, 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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G598 ALP is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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