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G608 UYX

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 UYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 100,111 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,491 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,283 miles

Offside Front splash shield corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear beam corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear beam corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cailper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear suspenion and front very rusty on beam and arms

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 90,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,042 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,041 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

battery insurcure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,400 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,255 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,451 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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G608 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G608 UYX, 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 G608 UYX registered?

G608 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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