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900 GO

1989 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,217 mi
Last recorded153,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 GO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 153,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,998 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 149,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 146,388 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 146,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 143,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,467 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 119,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 115,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 115,767 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 115,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,146 miles

Clutch slipping

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Off side and near side front tyres cracking on inner side wall and tread.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 115,129 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 115,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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900 GO is a 1989 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 900 GO, 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 37 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 900 GO?

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What year was 900 GO registered?

900 GO is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is 900 GO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 900 GO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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