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G994 VYV

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG994 VYV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 104,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 104,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,517 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,517 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 104,349 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty wont stay on when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

general oil leaks

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2020 104,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 9 May 2019 104,310 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides flexi-hoses are slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak oil leak is part of mot from 20th May 2018. Needs attention before next mot.

Pass 17 May 2017 104,216 miles

Offside parking brake has poor performance

Fail 13 Apr 2017 104,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 104,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 104,111 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,019 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 103,675 miles

various brake pipes corroded

varous brake hoses cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2013 103,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

various brake pipes corroded

varous brake hoses cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,612 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,958 miles

front brake pads getting low

front flexible brake hose's cracking

front tyre's worn low on outer edge's (shallow cut tread)

offside rear handbrake efficiency low

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 100,264 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 99,949 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLAT CRACKED

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,744 miles

as reported 04/06/2007 . + indicator switch sticking at times

Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,744 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r lamp lens cracked . front number plate cracked . n/s washer poor , minor exhaust leak front pipe ,

Pass 31 May 2006 99,317 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G994 VYV is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G994 VYV, 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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G994 VYV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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