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BRU 617K

1989 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,948 mi
Last recorded106,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 617K
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,948 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 106,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended clip (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing middle seat belt clip missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap washer perished

Pass 11 May 2022 103,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both n/s and o/s 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,265 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 90,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,634 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,956 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dampness on power steering rack

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s headlamp broke on side

Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s headlamp broke on side

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,111 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,244 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,006 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 62,238 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,238 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

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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BRU 617K is a 1989 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BRU 617K, 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.

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What year was BRU 617K registered?

BRU 617K is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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