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G745 GTX

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 GTX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,094 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

batery tray holed and corroded

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt recoil slow

Fail 27 May 2010 110,960 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

batery tray holed and corroded

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt recoil slow

Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,986 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front no.plate cracked

general body corrosion both doors corroded

o/s seat belt reciver button broken (still works)

play in both front seats & runners

rad in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2009 106,984 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front no.plate cracked

general body corrosion both doors corroded

o/s seat belt reciver button broken (still works)

play in both front seats & runners

rad in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 102,636 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to n/s rear arch area

front no.plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on hand brake

o/s seat belt slow to return (front)

play in both front seat runners

surface corrosion boot floor area

Fail 20 May 2008 102,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to n/s rear arch area

front no.plate cracked

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on hand brake

o/s seat belt slow to return (front)

play in both front seat runners

surface corrosion boot floor area

Pass 31 May 2007 97,471 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emissions on limit (3.5 %)

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

play in both front seat runners

rear exhaust box fouling spare wheel well

Pass 5 May 2006 90,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

emissions reading close to limit (3.0%)

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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G745 GTX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G745 GTX, 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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G745 GTX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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