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G996 TYE

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 TYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,634 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 98,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,629 miles

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

O/S/R BRAKE HOSE TIGHT WHERE FITTED BETWEEN CALIPER AND MOUNTING BRACKET.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,666 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 95,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 94,893 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 94,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,008 miles

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

fog light switch is slighty sticky

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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G996 TYE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G996 TYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G996 TYE registered?

G996 TYE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G996 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G996 TYE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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