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F30 GYC

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,223 mi
Last recorded170,223 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 GYC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 170,223 miles

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

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)

oil dampness around rear of engine and steering rack area

rear brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded (may need attention soon)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers are heavily perished

slight play in nearside inner steering track rod knuckle

Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 159,875 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 151,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 151,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 145,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 145,277 miles

both rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 139,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 139,964 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F30 GYC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 130,399 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F30 GYC, 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 F30 GYC registered?

F30 GYC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F30 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F30 GYC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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