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G320 OEW

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,566 mi
Last recorded198,566 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG320 OEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 198,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 196,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 196,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 196,667 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 196,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both centre to rear exhaust hangers perished

Pass 9 Mar 2021 196,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 196,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 196,233 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge and has several small cuts,

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

Fail 30 May 2017 196,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge and has several small cuts,

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

Pass 4 May 2016 195,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 194,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 194,085 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 189,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 189,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 180,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 174,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 159,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 159,815 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 147,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 141,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 136,358 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 136,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 129,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 120,629 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

front wipers slightly smeary

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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G320 OEW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 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 G320 OEW, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G320 OEW registered?

G320 OEW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is G320 OEW safe to buy?

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