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G647 VUV

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 VUV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,089 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 102,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 102,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 102,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 102,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,183 miles

fuel tank securing straps corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 100,658 miles

All direction indicators not working lights work when hazard light switch is pressed but not when indicator stalk is used. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre inside sidewall rubs up against the shock absorber when steering is on full lock turning right. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre inside sidewall rubs up against the shock absorber when steering is on full lock turning right. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

battery/charging warning light on.

front wipers smearing windscreen.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,618 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 99,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,370 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 99,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 99,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 98,668 miles

all tyres underflated

Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres underflated

Pass 11 Jun 2007 98,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 98,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 May 2006 95,865 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2006 95,865 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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G647 VUV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 G647 VUV, 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 G647 VUV registered?

G647 VUV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G647 VUV safe to buy?

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