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G626 VKE

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,378 mi
Last recorded186,378 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 VKE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 186,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 180,936 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf and osf (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr and osr (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 174,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 170,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive channel section beneath driveshaft inner joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion to axle and all suspension arms

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 170,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive channel section beneath driveshaft inner joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear some corrosion to rear axle and all suspension arms

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 170,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive channel section beneath driveshaft inner CV joint (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint,also some corrosion throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 169,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also some corrosion throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe,also both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components including axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both fuel tank supporting straps corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 168,549 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corrosion in remainder of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front some corrosion at both jacking points

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 168,255 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe,also corrosion in remainder of system (7.1.2)

Front both tyres very worn on inner edges of tread

Front corrosion in panels forward of innerwings,both sides

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Rear some corrosion to all suspension components

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 167,653 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion present in panels forward of front inner wings

some corrosion in complete rear suspension assembly

Fail 29 Sep 2016 167,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion present in panels forward of front inner wings

some corrosion in complete rear suspension assembly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 166,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear hose ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

some corrosion in panels forward of inner wings

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under battery tray

nearside parking brake showing low performance

some corrosion present in both rear tyrods

Fail 23 Sep 2014 165,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under battery tray

nearside parking brake showing low performance

some corrosion present in both rear tyrods

Pass 17 Sep 2013 163,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f corner (under battery tray) corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 161,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 159,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 159,831 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 157,513 miles

rear tyres s plit in tread

Fail 20 Sep 2010 157,458 miles

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

rear tyres s plit in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2009 154,459 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 154,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 151,480 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 151,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 148,936 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 148,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 146,073 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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G626 VKE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 G626 VKE, 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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G626 VKE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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