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G978 OGH

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

175,839 mi
Last recorded175,839 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 OGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 175,839 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner front door(s) corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 175,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner front door(s) corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 174,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 174,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 172,912 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 172,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 167,212 miles

front both jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 167,212 miles

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

front both jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 166,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 166,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 166,312 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 166,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plus advisories as test on 29/058/2007.

Fail 29 May 2007 166,025 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front seat loose on mounting frame.

Fail 25 May 2007 166,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2007 166,025 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

wiper blade ends split

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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G978 OGH is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 G978 OGH, 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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G978 OGH is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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