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G138 SMR

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,261 mi
Last recorded152,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 SMR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 152,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 151,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 151,372 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded / holed

Offside Front Inner inner arch corroded / holed

Offside boot floor corroded / holed

Fail 24 Apr 2018 148,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded / holed

Offside Front Inner inner arch corroded / holed

Offside boot floor corroded / holed

Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 146,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,160 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 144,832 miles

excessive corrosion battery tray but battery secure

offside headlamp wet inside but not affecting pattern

Fail 15 Jan 2015 144,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

excessive corrosion battery tray but battery secure

offside headlamp wet inside but not affecting pattern

Pass 4 May 2006 169,178 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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G138 SMR is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G138 SMR, 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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G138 SMR is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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