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G651 TMR

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,808 mi
Last recorded147,808 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 TMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 147,808 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front core plug leaking water

Fail 23 Nov 2012 147,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front core plug leaking water

Pass 25 Nov 2011 145,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

roof lining droped slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2011 145,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

roof lining droped slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,238 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 143,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 140,734 miles

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate discolouring, front reg plate damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2008 137,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 137,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 135,782 miles

Nearside headlight dipped beam barely gives beam image, soon need replacing

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 135,781 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside headlight dipped beam barely gives beam image, soon need replacing

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 133,561 miles

Both registration plates either damaged and or discoloured and will soon need replacing

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2006 133,561 miles

Both registration plates either damaged and or discoloured and will soon need replacing

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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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G651 TMR is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G651 TMR, 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 G651 TMR registered?

G651 TMR is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 22 June 1990.

Is G651 TMR safe to buy?

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