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F976 JGG

1989 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,734 mi
Last recorded130,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Saab 900130,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 JGG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 130,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing at outside edge.

offside front headlamp lense broken.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 128,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 128,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 124,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 124,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 120,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 115,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 115,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F976 JGG is a 1989 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F976 JGG, 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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F976 JGG is a 1989 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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