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G923 CGM

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,663 mi
Last recorded182,663 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 CGM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 182,663 miles

Oil leak

heavy rust os inner wing and osf chassis /

slight damage to nsr light unit

Fail 25 May 2012 182,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

heavy rust os inner wing and osf chassis /

slight damage to nsr light unit

Pass 18 May 2011 181,289 miles

Oil leak

doorskins and inner bonnet rusted through

Fail 12 May 2011 181,275 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

doorskins and inner bonnet rusted through

Pass 20 May 2010 179,700 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 179,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 178,105 miles

rear axle beam corroded..slight exhaust blow at rear

slight free play in steering wheel..outer sills corroded..heavy rust around engine mounting areas..slight oil leaks..n/s/f tyre nearing limits..rear metal brake pipe corroded..n/s/f flexi hose perished

Pass 8 May 2008 174,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 174,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 May 2007 171,124 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 171,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 167,677 miles

see previous

Fail 24 May 2006 167,656 miles

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

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

Fog lamp switch is worn

Front top shock bushes are worn

N/s/f outer cv boot heavily perished

Rear brake hose ferules heavily corroded

Stonechips in windscreen

rear beam axle heavily corroded

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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G923 CGM is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G923 CGM, 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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G923 CGM is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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