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G999 VYV

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,160 mi
Last recorded150,160 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 VYV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 150,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 148,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 147,447 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog light switch not lighting when on

Pass 12 May 2022 145,630 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 143,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 143,360 miles

centre rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

o/s front wiper blade not correctly positioned

slight noise from front axle

slight oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2019 143,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

centre rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

o/s front wiper blade not correctly positioned

slight noise from front axle

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2017 142,355 miles

front repair plates plug welded along lower seem

roughness to front axle

Fail 13 Dec 2017 142,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front repair plates plug welded along lower seem

roughness to front axle

Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,477 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper parked high on center of windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2013 141,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper parked high on center of windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 140,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 138,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 138,751 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,182 miles

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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G999 VYV is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G999 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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What year was G999 VYV registered?

G999 VYV is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 11 June 1990.

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