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G960 WJF

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

270,354 mi
Last recorded270,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 WJF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 270,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n-s-r reflector lens damaged

o-s-f seat runner worn

oil leak

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 270,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper insecure on nearside

front windscreen washer leak

n-s-r reflector lens damaged

o-s-f seat runner worn

oil leak

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 264,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o-s-f seat mechanism worn

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 264,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o-s-f seat mechanism worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 259,132 miles

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

n/s/r brake hose may require re positioning

o/s/f cv gaiter inner clip insecure

oil leak

rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2010 259,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r brake hose may require re positioning

o/s/f cv gaiter inner clip insecure

oil leak

rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2009 252,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 252,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 239,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 239,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 226,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 215,388 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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G960 WJF is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G960 WJF, 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 G960 WJF registered?

G960 WJF is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G960 WJF safe to buy?

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