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G998 TYE

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,019 mi
Last recorded128,019 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 TYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 127,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Masks Fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 125,199 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 125,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,192 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake low may require adjustment

Pass 4 May 2018 122,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 122,566 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 122,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 122,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 119,733 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,039 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,672 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

offside front tyre side wall perrishing

offside rear tyre side wall perrishing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 117,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

offside front tyre side wall perrishing

offside rear tyre side wall perrishing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,213 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perrishing

offside rear tyre side wall perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 110,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet saftey catch out of adjustment origanal fuel filter fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,087 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 106,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 106,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

N/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

n/s/f and o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

n/s/f bottom balljoint rubber split

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 May 2006 103,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 103,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G998 TYE is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G998 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.

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G998 TYE is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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