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G965 AJH

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,682 mi
Last recorded190,682 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG965 AJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 190,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 190,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 188,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 179,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 179,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 173,006 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 173,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 163,584 miles

Nearside Front door getting badly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked & perished

both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 162,044 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 162,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear center (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 161,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 161,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 161,305 miles

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

n/s front tyre very perished

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Feb 2014 161,305 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre very perished

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 160,426 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 160,424 miles

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

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 157,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre perished(cracking on shoulder and tread area)

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 24 May 2011 157,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre starting to crack

offside front cv boot starting to leak grease

offside front seat has slight play in base attatchment

slight corrosion to bottom of doors

slight corrosion to nearside rear

Fail 21 May 2011 157,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both headlamps starting to deteriate

both rear shock bushes are starting to deteriate

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre starting to crack

offside front cv boot starting to leak grease

offside front seat has slight play in base attatchment

offside wiper starting to deteriate

slight corrosion to bottom of doors

slight corrosion to nearside rear

Pass 3 Jul 2009 154,834 miles

metal ends corroded on both rear flexible supply brake hoses,fuel tank retaining straps corroded,corrosion in boot floor,slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2008 152,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 152,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 146,975 miles

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

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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G965 AJH is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G965 AJH, 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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G965 AJH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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