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G5 XAB

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

180,754 mi
Last recorded180,754 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 XAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 180,754 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 180,572 miles

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

Front Coolant leak from turbo housing ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 180,399 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to axle to valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged From axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 179,867 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak rear of engine or transfer box or steering

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 179,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower oil leak rear of engine or transfer box or steering

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 178,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 176,639 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 176,447 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 172,095 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 172,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 168,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge also very low-strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 168,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge also very low-strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 165,394 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 160,786 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 160,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

heavy oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber missing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 150,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 145,449 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 145,438 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 145,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 145,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 145,459 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 145,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,439 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 145,439 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 145,439 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 145,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 144,258 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 XAB is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G5 XAB, 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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G5 XAB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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