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G794 EGM

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,780 mi
Last recorded109,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 EGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,271 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,570 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,450 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,233 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 108,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,262 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 107,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 107,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,001 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,917 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 106,917 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,828 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,423 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 105,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,558 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 102,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 100,225 miles

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

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

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

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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G794 EGM is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G794 EGM, 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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G794 EGM is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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