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G880 NRP

1990 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,960 mi
Last recorded164,960 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 NRP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 164,960 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Body not fully secure bumper at front chassis legs (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front wing and bonnet and doors holed

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Front tow eye corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside inner wing at battery tray corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps aims poor

both inner doors corroded

nearside front inner wing holed

radiator inscure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 164,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body not fully secure front bumper mounts at front chassis legs (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Front tow eye corroded to excess

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both doors heavily corroded inner edge

both head lamps output poor

front radiator inscure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,877 miles

Nearside Front bottom inner of door corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bottom off inner door corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 159,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom inner of door corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bottom off inner door corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 158,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise n/s/f wing slight corrosion

advise oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 153,468 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front arch coroded

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

slight surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2015 153,468 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front arch coroded

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

slight surface corosion in places on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2014 144,130 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,775 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight weap of power steering fluid from steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2013 133,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,734 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 122,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 116,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2008 94,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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G880 NRP is a 1990 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G880 NRP, 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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G880 NRP is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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