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G148 ALB

1990 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,306 mi
Last recorded160,306 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 ALB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 160,306 miles

FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

HAZARD SWITCH STICKY

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE FRONT BY HAND

Fail 5 Sep 2007 160,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

FRONT TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKING

HAZARD SWITCH STICKY

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT BIND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BY HAND

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE LOWER CORNER NOT IN PRESCIBED AREA

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

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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G148 ALB is a 1990 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G148 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G148 ALB registered?

G148 ALB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G148 ALB safe to buy?

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