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G818 NWG

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,172 mi
Last recorded127,172 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 NWG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 125,677 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,329 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,878 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 116,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,746 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 114,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,841 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,383 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 99,918 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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G818 NWG is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G818 NWG, 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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What year was G818 NWG registered?

G818 NWG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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