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E889 GNH

1987 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,176 mi
Last recorded99,176 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Saab 900129,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 GNH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 99,176 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 99,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,233 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 73,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,889 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 65,491 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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E889 GNH is a 1987 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 129,292 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 E889 GNH, 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 39 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 E889 GNH registered?

E889 GNH is a 1987 Saab 900, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is E889 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E889 GNH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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