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G136 ALB

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 ALB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Arch area corroded

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 92,445 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner wheel tub

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 85,010 miles

Nearside Front floor and jacking point has som rust

Pass 12 May 2022 83,670 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 83,670 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021
Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 8,553 miles

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,351 miles

Emissions not tested UNABLE TO OBTAIN READING DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,462 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MOULDING LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHEING IN TREAD

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DRIVERS DOOR MOULDING LOOSE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHEING IN TREAD

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle stabilizer - IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,333 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE STABILIZER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REARTYRE WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 683,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect output reduced (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE ROUGH RUNNING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE STABILIZER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REARTYRE WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

one of rear centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,148 miles

AXLE STABILIZER BAR BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING WEAR AND MINOR CUTS IN TREAD

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT PATTERN DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Mar 2015 883,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

AXLE STABILIZER BAR BUSHES HAVE PLAY

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING WEAR AND MINOR CUTS IN TREAD

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT PATTERN DETERIORATING

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside inner tail lamp inoperative

water leak at front of engine

Fail 10 Oct 2013 82,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,336 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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G136 ALB is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G136 ALB, 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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G136 ALB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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