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G860 CAD

1990 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 CAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,412 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides perishing slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Washer jet not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 74,129 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 74,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 74,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (Fuel pressure accumulator?) near fuel filter marked with yellow chalk (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge, 185/65R15 88T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 70,685 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,677 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,666 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,171 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,418 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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G860 CAD is a 1990 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G860 CAD, 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 G860 CAD registered?

G860 CAD is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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