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G741 WMJ

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

221,419 mi
Last recorded221,419 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 221,419 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 22,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 220,847 miles

oil leak

petrol tank securing straps corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 220,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

petrol tank securing straps corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 216,265 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2008 216,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

wiper blades not parking in the"OFF" position

Pass 19 Jan 2007 208,608 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 208,573 miles

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

engine has oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts cracking

offside front outer drive shaft gaitor perishing

rear axle beam corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 202,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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G741 WMJ is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G741 WMJ, 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 G741 WMJ registered?

G741 WMJ is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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