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G946 VYR

1990 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 900 I 16V135,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 VYR
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 140,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

no spare tyre, front pads worn and oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jan 2006 135,521 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 135,487 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r inner side light not working

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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G946 VYR is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 135,813 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G946 VYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G946 VYR registered?

G946 VYR is a 1990 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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