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G794 MPW

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

177,933 mi
Last recorded177,933 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 MPW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2008 177,933 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Both n/s tyres are close to the limit.

Brake discs corroding.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable, and some which is excessive but outside the areas covered the mot.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters perishing.

Front screen cracked.

Number plates cracked.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 177,767 miles

Advisories as set out on initial test date 19/06/06

Fail 19 Jun 2006 177,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advised †corrosion at n/s and o/s/f chassis at steering rack mounts.

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 MPW is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G794 MPW, 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 MPW is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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