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G855 MEX

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 MEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 120,547 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

all brake discs corrode due to being sat for 2 years

all exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2011 119,966 miles

nearside door mirror back cracked

slight power steering leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 119,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror back cracked

slight power steering leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,759 miles

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

offside nearside rear shocker top mounts showing signs of corrosion

slight damage to offside seat belt buckle

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 114,814 miles

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 114,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 31 May 2008 111,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 103,819 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres badly worn on tread sholders

Both outer cv boots perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside front service brake pulsating

Fail 14 May 2007 103,819 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front tyres badly worn on tread sholders

Both outer cv boots perished

Front windscren damaged wwithin swept area

Nearside front service brake pulsating

Pass 9 May 2006 99,164 miles

Both front flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear axle steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nail in tread area of offside rear tyre

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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G855 MEX is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G855 MEX, 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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G855 MEX is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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