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G690 MNW

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 MNW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 143,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 143,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 142,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,359 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 142,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre belt (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 142,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 142,239 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 142,239 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 136,895 miles

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

slight condensation in both h/lamps

Fail 10 Dec 2009 136,895 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight condensation in both h/lamps

Pass 16 Jan 2008 123,193 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 111,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 111,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 107,107 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 107,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G690 MNW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G690 MNW, 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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G690 MNW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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