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F604 SPG

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

182,219 mi
Last recorded182,219 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 SPG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 182,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 182,219 miles

Exhaust system insecure fouling nearside suspension component (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component fouling brake hose (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 181,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 181,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 181,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 181,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 181,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 181,814 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive white smoke from exhaust (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested excessive white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 181,632 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 181,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern due worn reflector (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,750 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 180,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slow to react (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 175,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front head light only just passed, due to pattern will have to be replaced for next year

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 171,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 166,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced will have to be changed for next year (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 166,688 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor near rear suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings b post section, opp seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven caliper sticking (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced will have to be changed for next year (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 159,533 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on body in places

nearside side repeater not working

Fail 28 Apr 2015 159,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on body in places

nearside side repeater not working

Fail 22 Apr 2014 151,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,993 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 146,389 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA AS SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT AND REAR

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 146,198 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

plastic cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of all prescriber areas

Pass 7 Jul 2008 146,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 145,979 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 140,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 134,442 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 134,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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F604 SPG is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 F604 SPG, 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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F604 SPG is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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