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G96 YGV

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,253 mi
Last recorded205,253 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG96 YGV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 205,253 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

boot floor corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 205,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 202,616 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 200,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 196,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 192,566 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 188,135 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 188,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 6 Aug 2007 187,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 184,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 180,257 miles

Bonnet corroded on inside.

Boot floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area.

Both front doors holed and corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch.

oil leak

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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G96 YGV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G96 YGV, 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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G96 YGV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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