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G726 EDC

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,040 mi
Last recorded82,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG726 EDC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 82,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake low

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

corrosion under body and parts

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,998 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,272 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 80,270 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x 2 moisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 72,348 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 17 May 2018 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,664 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,531 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,283 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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G726 EDC is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G726 EDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G726 EDC registered?

G726 EDC is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G726 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G726 EDC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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