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G133 VYL

1990 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,115 mi
Last recorded111,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 VYL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 111,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective borderline no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 110,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reflective image borderline no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 110,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reflective image borderline no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflective image poor borderline no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a noise

Offside Front Lower surface corrosion to front under chassis near suspension arm mountings

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

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

both outer sill areas have corrosion not excessive

lower windscreen deteriorated and discoloured

under vehicle covered in underseal and corrosion protection

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,661 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak vacuum hose leak over intake manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension has a noise

Offside Front Lower surface corrosion to front under chassis near suspension arm mountings

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sill areas have corrosion not excessive

lower windscreen deteriorated and discoloured

under vehicle covered in underseal and corrosion protection

Pass 10 May 2019 109,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,831 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 109,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,123 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres badly perished

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front belt slow to retract

offside front floor and chassis rail slightly distorted

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,939 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,509 miles

Oil leak

w /screen stone chip

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,278 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,377 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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G133 VYL is a 1990 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G133 VYL, 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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G133 VYL is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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