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G829 OYB

1990 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,802 mi
Last recorded122,802 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 OYB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 122,802 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs pitted

n/s/f shock absorber bottemed out

Pass 14 May 2009 111,350 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger spliting

Pass 29 May 2008 103,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,420 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 93,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,504 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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G829 OYB is a 1990 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G829 OYB, 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 G829 OYB registered?

G829 OYB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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