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G864 VFG

1990 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG864 VFG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 139,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm Front bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Some Underside components showing signs of surface corrosion

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

light corrosion suspension components, under sealed on chassis and body

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,835 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

light surface corrosion to suspension components , chassis/body undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2023 137,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

light surface corrosion to suspension components , chassis/body undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2013 137,237 miles

bonnet corroded

nearside front suspension soft

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 137,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet corroded

nearside front suspension soft

nearside front tyre wearing very heavy on outer edge

nearside rear inner side light not working

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 136,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 136,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 136,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 136,265 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 135,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both wiper blades splitting

Oil leaks from engine area

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 135,371 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 135,371 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 135,068 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 135,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Aug 2007 134,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 134,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak from under front of car

Pass 13 Sep 2006 134,554 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 134,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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G864 VFG is a 1990 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G864 VFG, 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 G864 VFG registered?

G864 VFG is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 19 July 1990.

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