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G615 UYX

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,007 mi
Last recorded48,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG615 UYX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,007 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension creaking

Offside Front floor corrosion & repairs

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2026 48,007 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front suspension creaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corrosion & repairs

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension noisy

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 47,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension noisy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front floor heavily corroded and holed by jacking point

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 45,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor heavily corroded and holed by jacking point

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 40,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre box deteriorated and slight blow

exhaust centre box deteriorated and slight blow

output both headlights reduced

surface rust on drivers door aperture

Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface rust on drivers door aperture

Fail 28 Jun 2022 31,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both headlights output reduced

surface rust on drivers door aperture

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 21,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

damage on drivers rear wheel arch

large oil leak

surface rust on drivers door apperture

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,784 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,084 miles

Advise both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Advise offside lower sill corroded.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,696 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 17,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,293 miles

Offside sill corroded /sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 9,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 7,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 5,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 4,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,038 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,427 miles

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

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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G615 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G615 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 G615 UYX registered?

G615 UYX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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