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G9 OOA

1991 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,416 mi
Last recorded187,416 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 OOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 187,416 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 187,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 186,650 miles

Drivers wiper blade split

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Knock from offside steering when rocked

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 186,490 miles

Drivers wiper blade slightly splitting

General surface corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Horn weak

Nearside track rod end rubber deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 28 Sep 2018 186,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers wiper blade slightly splitting

General surface corrosion on underside of the vehicle

Horn weak

Nearside track rod end rubber deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2017 185,949 miles

All brake discs corroded

Large gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 185,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in offside rear foot well (5.2.6)

All brake discs corroded

Large gearbox oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe to bottom of pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 185,267 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 185,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop effected (1.3.2f)

Pass 5 May 2015 185,253 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 22 Apr 2015 185,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2011 185,220 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer edge from arch

rear fog light stays on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 180,637 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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G9 OOA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 G9 OOA, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G9 OOA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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