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F687 GGC

1989 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,035 mi
Last recorded28,035 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 GGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 28,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 27,727 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 27,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 27,717 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 27,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine has a miss fire

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,882 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

CRACKED FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,714 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,503 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,499 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,235 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,870 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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F687 GGC is a 1989 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F687 GGC, 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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F687 GGC is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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