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A6 FVL

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,330 mi
Last recorded117,330 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FVL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,330 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 117,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 108,228 miles

Both front and rear anti-roll bar to lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and perished

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both headlamp patterns poor

Exhaust tail pipe in contact with boot floor pan

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel filter very rusty

Nearside front brake flex hose perished

Nearside outer cv boot perished

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread edges

Rear main brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear number plate degrading

Slight exhaust blow from middle silencer box

Slight play in both steering rack track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Engine has serious oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2007 108,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate degrading

Both front and rear anti-roll bar to lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and perished

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both headlamp patterns poor

Exhaust tail pipe in contact with boot floor pan

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Fuel filter very rusty

Nearside front brake flex hose perished

Nearside outer cv boot perished

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread edges

Rear main brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Slight exhaust blow from middle silencer box

Slight play in both steering rack track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Engine has serious oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,563 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both outer cv boots perished

Both steering rack boots perished

Exhaust rubber hangers badly perished

Exhaust tail pipe securing clamp loose

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front brake flex hose perished

Fail 7 Sep 2006 97,560 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both outer cv boots perished

Both steering rack boots perished

Exhaust rubber hangers badly perished

Exhaust tail pipe securing clamp loose

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside front flex hose perished and ferrules rusted

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

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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A6 FVL is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A6 FVL, 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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A6 FVL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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