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G5 AAB

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,842 mi
Last recorded166,842 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 166,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 159,526 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear block to caliper.. slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm Legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm Legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 150,210 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 141,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 126,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 102,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to manifold (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 102,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits in the ends

offside rear tyre has perished slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2015 102,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits in the ends

offside rear tyre has perished slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have small splits in the sidewalls but not down to the cords

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits in the ends

nearside front tyre has worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre has perished slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have small splits in the sidewalls but not down to the cords

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits in the ends

nearside front tyre has worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre has perished slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 102,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,324 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,305 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 89,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,195 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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G5 AAB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 G5 AAB, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G5 AAB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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